Determining Optimal Rep Ranges – Strength Lab Melbourne

The age-old question we get asked time and time again: How many reps should I be doing?

First of all, there’s no magical number. It comes down to what you’re trying to achieve through your training and how you’re periodizing it. Here’s a little guide to help:

  • Strength: 1–5 Rep Range

  • Functional Hypertrophy: 5–8 Rep Range

  • Hypertrophy: 8–12 Rep Range

  • Strength Endurance: 13+ Rep Range

Depending on your program or training phase, you may incorporate several of these ranges or focus on just one. That will be dependent on what your overall goal is.

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