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by nostalgiac 3484 days ago
> Mention the dichotomy of strength vs muscle growth. Lower rep range focuses more on strength while higher rep range focuses on muscle growth.

As far as I'm aware there's still no conclusive evidence for rep ranges affecting muscle growth vs strength. I'm well aware of all strength program routines and follow this method myself, but would love a source.

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This study has some interesting findings backing the claim: http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00421-002-0681-6
Honestly, the first 3 words ("untrained men") of that study make me instantly reject any validity of the study.