Dear Davey,
I’ve been told by multiple people, including my yoga teacher and friends, that there is a max number of reps one can do in one set. I’ve been told it’s somewhere between 21 to 25 reps. Is this true?
From,
Ryan
Dear Ryan,
There isn’t a magic number from a scientific standpoint, but there certainly are some ranges to target. Whether you’ll target a low rep range or a high rep range depends on your fitness goals.
Here’s what you need to know:
- Low reps (1 - 6): Builds strength
- Medium reps (7 to 12): Builds size and strength
- High reps (12 - 15): Builds endurance
Keep in mind, you want to be fully fatigued on your last repetition. Obviously, you’ll have to adjust the weight accordingly.
Swinging a weight around 20 or 30 times won’t do much for muscle growth, but it may get your heart pumping - as is often done in aerobics classes! It can certainly be part of your cardiovascular training, though you’ll still want to seek out some strength training exercises to balance your workout.
The number of reps that’s right for you really just depends on your goals and what you’re looking to accomplish.
Love,
Davey
