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Re:Show HN: No Bullsh*t Guide to Fitness (for Men) by nostalgiac on Wednesday December 07, 2016 @02:12AM (#13121027)
> 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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Re:Show HN: No Bullsh*t Guide to Fitness (for Men) by bobrocket on Thursday December 08, 2016 @11:16AM (#13131295)
This study has some interesting findings backing the claim: http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00421-002-0681-6
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Re:Show HN: No Bullsh*t Guide to Fitness (for Men) by nostalgiac on Thursday December 08, 2016 @07:56PM (#13135799)
Honestly, the first 3 words ("untrained men") of that study make me instantly reject any validity of the study.
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