How Many Reps Does It Take To Build Muscle?

If you do any research online or read books on body building, you will soon realize that there are a wide variety of opinions on how many reps you should do to increase muscle.  The opinions can very greatly depending on who you listen to. On top of that, there are a variety of opinions on how many sets to do.

With that being said, here is my two cents. My main goal when working out is to fatigue each muscle group that I am zeroing in on.  For example, if I am doing bicep curls, I usually do enough weight to do between 10-12 reps on my first set. The last rep should burn. 

I do two more sets with rests in between. My goal is to push another 10-12 reps. Realistically, I usually get to 6 or 7 reps on my second set and 2-3 on my last set.

The main thing to focus on is doing the exercise correctly and slowly. Too often, I see people rush through their routines. They are doing an injustice to themselves by not being a little more patient.

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