The Magical Number for Building Muscle

The 25-Rep Workout     There's no magical set and rep prescription for building muscle. Or is there? It turns out that when you look at some of the most effective muscle- and strength-building programs, they share a common trait: The total number of reps for the main exercises usually add up to around 25. Shoot for this number and your gains will add up too. More >       Also Check Out:     Weekly Rewind   In case you missed it: Here are the week's most buzz-worthy stories from MensFitness.com.     Protein Plateau   You asked, we answered: Will eating more protein help you build more muscle?     Steal Her Stuff   It's OK to snag these 10 grooming products from your girl's medicine cabinet. We'll never tell.     Beat the Heat   Keep cool with our summer survival guide: Expert tips on hydration, injury prevention, and recovery.     The Newest STD   New research reveals the latest disease you can catch from rolling around in bed with your partner.     Summer Shredders   Get in beach-body shape with these 10 high-powered interval workouts.         mensfitness.com | Subscribe to Men's Fitness Magazine | About Us | Privacy Policy | Contact Us     All e-mail addresses were obtained through user-submittal on MensFitness.com. To unsubscribe, click here. Or view our Privacy Policy.     © 2014 Weider Publications, LLC. All Rights Reserved. A subsidiary of American Media, Inc., 4 New York Plaza, NY, NY 10004