how many reps and sets for maximum strength?
Brad Schoenfeld, I found the combination of variables that most of our experts suggest will best achieve the goal of muscle hypertrophy is 3 to 5 sets of 8 to 12 reps, at an intensity of 75 to 85 percent of your one-rep max (1RM), performed with roughly a 2/0/2/0 tempo and with 30 to 90 seconds of rest between sets.