I often get asked if it is wise to go above 12 reps per set.
My short answer is YES, in some situations going above 12 reps is definitely beneficial.
Before you head off to the gym and increase your rep count across the board, let me explain this theory, what the benefits can be, and why I recommend going above 12 reps in certain situations is a good idea.
3 benefits of going above 12 reps per set are:
I go to 15-20 reps on certain exercises. Mainly for calves, biceps, triceps, sometimes delts with isolation movements, and even quads occasionally.
From my experience, calves and arms are the muscle groups which really benefit from using some 15-20 rep sets. There is no need for your whole workout to be done with a higher volume of reps, just 1-2 exercises for that specific muscle at the end to burnout can work great!
I highly recommend using isolation exercises for your 15-20 rep sets for getting the best results.
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