04/12/2025
Here’s why 👇
Mechanical Tension: When you lift heavy, you’re putting a lot of stress on your muscles.
This tension is exactly what tells your body, “Hey, we need to get stronger!” It forces your muscle fibers to adapt and grow.
Progressive Overload: Working in the 4-8 rep range makes it easier to steadily increase the weight you’re lifting.
Every time you add a little more weight, you push your muscles to adapt even further. It’s a simple, consistent way to get stronger over time.
Efficient Fatigue Management: Heavy, low-rep sets target your muscle fibers more directly, meaning you get a really effective workout without wearing yourself out with too many reps.
This way, you keep your energy up for every set and every workout.
While there’s nothing wrong with doing higher reps, if you’re aiming for efficient strength and muscle gains, prioritizing heavy sets in the 4-8 rep range can really elevate your performance.
Here’s what it looks like in practice 👇
- Lying T-Bar Row: 2 sets of 5-8 reps
- Incline Dumbbell Bench Press: 2 sets of 5-8 reps
- Lat Machine Parallel Grip: 2 sets of 5-8 reps
- Dumbbell Chest Supported Upright Row: 1 set of 5-8 reps
- Dumbbell Incline Bench Press: 2 sets of 5-8 reps
- Machine Seated Chest Press: 1 set of 5-8 reps
- Cable V-Bar Standing Tricep Extension: 2 sets of 5-8 reps
- Cable Standing Overhead Tricep Extension: 2 sets of 5-8 reps
Save this and give it a go for your next session