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Gym)i dont know if a doc can help me on this but i wana know what is the ideal no. of reps 4 maximising muscle size and also sets. thanks for help :)?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

This would be: better addressed by working with a personal trainer.

Dr Munshower and 7 doctors agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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