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Are You Sabotaging Your Muscle Gains? The Truth About '3 Sets of 12' You Need to Know!
2024/08/14 Report

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When it comes to building muscle, many people rely on the traditional approach of performing three sets of twelve repetitions for various exercises. While this method is popular, it can lead to some common mistakes that hinder your progress. Here’s a guide to optimizing your workouts by focusing on muscle


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tension rather than sticking rigidly to preset numbers.

Understanding Muscle Tension

Muscle growth is driven by tension, not just the number of sets or reps you perform. To effectively stimulate muscle protein synthesis and achieve growth, you need to create enough mechanical and

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