Fitness Rewired Capsule #5: You Don't Have to Lift Heavy to Build Muscle

Fit Body, Happy Joints by Dr. Shannon Ritchey, PT, DPT

Apr 3, 20268:07Health

00:00: Introduction 01:23: Do you have to lift heavy? 02:45: Light vs. moderate vs. heavy loads 05:00: When to choose heavy, moderate, or light loads? 07:30: What rep ranges are best? To try Evlo for 2 weeks free, visit

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