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Can any doc explain if you build muscle faster by bench pressing heavier or lighter weights?

Q: can any doc explain if you build muscle faster by bench pressing heavier or lighter weights?

High weight = &gt; mass: Generally speaking, heavier weight with fewer reps (8-12 per set) will provide more muscle mass than lighter weight and more reps.

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High weight = > mass: Generally speaking, heavier weight with fewer reps (8-12 per set) will provide more muscle mass than lighter weight and more reps.

Answered 7/16/2014

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