Ever wondered how many sets are most effective to build muscle, aka how many sets you should be bashing out in the gym to boost your gains? Then you're in the right place. It's all too easy to go ...

When it comes to building muscle—or any fitness routine, for that matter—most people assume that more is more. More sets, more reps, more time in the gym must mean more gains. Right? From there, ...

POP QUIZ: HOW many reps and sets should you do per exercise to build muscle? If you’re in the know, you're aware that the answer is generally three to four sets of eight to 12 reps (although recent ...

It's easy to get caught up in the details when you're trying to stick to a new training programme. How many reps are correct? Are you doing enough sets? And exactly what weight should you be lifting?

A new study in trained lifters suggests one hard set per exercise, twice a week, may deliver more muscle than most people expect. Volume is the gold standard in muscle building. Bodybuilders chase it, ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. You have an exercise ...