POV: You’ve got 3 sets of 8–10 goblet squats. You feel great, go heavier than usual, and grind out only 6 reps. You “missed” the target—and you feel defeated. Here’s the reframe: it matters less than ...

Walk into any gym, and you’ll hear conflicting advice about reps. Some trainers swear by heavy weights and low reps. Others advocate for lighter weights and high reps. Your workout buddy might tell ...