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Should you progress by adding load or by adding repetitions?

Oct 27
3 min read

Progressive overload is usually taught as one instruction: put more weight on the bar. But a set can be made harder in more than one way. Keeping the weight the same and doing more repetitions also raises the demand. The practical question is whether chasing repetitions builds as much strength and muscle as chasing load, or whether load is special.

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