Powerlifters train mostly with 1-5 reps (and, less often, 6-8 reps). If you apply progressive overload with reps, you’ll zoom past this range. Sure, you can increase your muscular endurance with sets of high reps. But they won’t help you squat, bench, and deadlift heavy as much as sets of…

Powerlifters train mostly with 1-5 reps (and, less often, 6-8 reps). If you apply progressive overload with reps, you’ll zoom past this range. Sure, you can increase your muscular endurance with sets of high reps. But they won’t help you squat, bench, and deadlift heavy as much as sets of…