Lifting with Lewis

This is why I like a tripod in the gym.

What’s the PERFECT Rep Range for Muscle Growth?

Short answer: There isn’t just one.

🔹 6–12 reps
This is the classic hypertrophy range — great balance of:
• Mechanical tension
• Muscle damage
• Metabolic stress

Perfect for most compound and isolation lifts.

🔹 3–5 reps
Heavy weight builds strength, but it also builds muscle
(as long as total volume is high enough).

🔹 12–20+ reps
Lighter weight, more burn 🔥
Still effective for hypertrophy when taken close to failure, especially for:
• Isolation exercises
• Smaller muscle groups

🧠 The REAL key to muscle growth:
✔️ Training close to failure
✔️ Progressive overload over time
✔️ Enough total weekly volume

👉 You can build muscle in almost any rep range if the effort is high and progression is there.
Save this 📌 and stop overthinking reps.

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2025 Recap of my training plan 😂



#2025

Adaptation Requires Rest.

Consistent strength increases mean your body is adapting to training.
However, heavy lifting is a physiological stress. When training volume or intensity rises faster than recovery capacity, immune function can temporarily decrease.

Adequate sleep, sufficient calories (especially carbs), hydration, and planned rest days help support recovery and reduce the risk of getting sick while progressing.





Is it just me?

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Is this just me

Do you wear gloves at the gym to avoid the Calluses or do you wear them like a badge of honour?

I tend not to because I’m hard like that…