I prefer to finish a set when I feel like I could only do about 2 more reps, every once in a while pushing until I truly can't do any more just so that I stay in tune with what it feels like to approach failure

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I can't believe I didn't say this the first time I commented, but it's MUCH better as a beginner to prioritize higher rep ranges over heavier weights so that you get used to the form and have lower risk of injury!

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Depends what you want. If you're trying to build muscle mass you want to do heavy weight for low reps. Download the caliber app to track your workouts and read their lessons section, it's really good information.

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1. no. counting is good because lets you keep track of your progress from week to week and use the same weight. you'd use more weight for 2 sets of 8 than 5 sets of 12 2. it doesn't matter as long as you go to failure (muscles physically cannot lift the weight)

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1.10 it’s really 8 or failure 2.More reps in theory more weight in reality I love ego lifting

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