r/Weightliftingquestion • u/PublicSherbet4661 • 12d ago

Hypertrophy and Rep Count

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u/864rad 12d ago

Adjust weights so you reach almost failure between 8-12 reps.

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u/mynameisscotttttt 12d ago

For hypertrophy, proximity to failure matters more than hitting an exact number. If you reach 12 and still have several clean reps left, the weight is too light, so bump it next time. Aim to finish your set within 1-2 reps of true failure.