What’s a good set and rep scheme for a Day 1 newbie?
—John G., Norwalk, CT

New lifters are better off sticking to a rep range of five to eight. It will induce both muscle gains and strength gains, while keeping form in check. A rookie lifter will fatigue more quickly and his form will suffer because of it.

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Keeping the set in the five- to eight-rep range will ensure each rep looks good and make the weight heavy enough where he can safely reach the target volume for the set.

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