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Does the weight we lift really matter if we reach or nearly reach failure within the 5–30 rep range? It seems like it might not, yet Dr. Mike Israetel suggests that for some exercises (like squats) it’s beneficial to rest a bit longer at the top and perform more reps with the same weight. On the other hand, Jeff Nippard has argued that, in certain cases, 3 sets of 10 with a lighter weight can be comparable to 7 sets of 3 with a heavier weight. He’s a strong advocate for constant tension, even recommending that we cut the rest phase in movements like the dumbbell pec fly.

So, is constant tension beneficial? Does total volume (reps × weight) matter more than tension? Is it more effective to t

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