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What's the best way to do strength training without putting on too much body mass?
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Low weight high reps: Most strength training gurus generally believe that performing more repetitions with lower weight strengthens muscle without adding the mass. Mass is added moreso when repetitions are limited but heavier loads are used during lifting.
Answered 12/16/2012
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See below: Do more repitions at a lighter weight rather than lifting heavy weight.
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