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Strain Over Reps: Challenge is Key
Muscle growth is influenced more by the challenge and strain experienced during workouts than by the specific weights or rep ranges used. Both high-rep, low-weight and low-rep, high-weight approaches can be effective, as long as the final reps are challenging enough to elicit muscle strain. The range of 5 to 30 reps is generally effective for muscle growth, allowing for flexibility in home workouts without the need for excessively heavy weights. The focus should be on maintaining an appropriate level of challenge to stimulate growth.
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