Lifting 101: How Many Reps Should I Do?

🎙️ This week on Uplift Conversations, we’re cutting through the confusion around reps, sets, and rest to answer one of the most-Googled fitness questions: How many reps should I actually be doing? Whether you’re lifting to get stronger, build muscle, or just not feel completely lost at the gym — this episode is your go-to guide! 💪

💡 Highlights You Don’t Want to Miss:

00:00 🎙️ Welcome Back to Uplift Conversations – Let’s Talk Reps!
00:39 🤯 Reps, Sets & Rest – What Do These Terms Actually Mean?
03:03 💥 Strength, Hypertrophy, Endurance – What’s the Difference?
04:14 🧠 Muscle Growth Myths – Why the Lines Between Rep Ranges Are Blurry
05:49 🎥 Testing Our 10 Rep Max – Here's What Happened!
07:17 💡 Underestimating Your Strength – Are You Lifting Too Light?
08:44 💪 Training to Failure – What It Really Means
09:51 🧪 Why It Should Feel Hard – The Science Behind Gains
10:50 🔄 What Is a Superset? And Should You Do Them?
13:07 🧘‍♀️ RPE vs RIR – Mastering Intensity Without a Coach
14:57 📊 Ideal RPE Range – How Hard Should Your Workouts Feel?
16:00 😬 Why Fear Holds You Back from Real Progress
17:26 🚫 The 5kg Dumbbell Trap – Stop Grabbing the Same Weights!
18:49 🧠 Skill-Specific Strength – Why Some Lifts Feel Impossible
20:03 ⏱️ How Long Should You Rest Between Sets? (And Why It Matters)
21:57 🏃‍♀️ Burpees, Burnout & When to Stop – Endurance vs Strength
23:37 ⚖️ Why Beginners Should Avoid Heavy Lifting (For Now)
25:28 ✅ Beginner Program Template – Reps, Sets & Rest Made Simple
28:05 🧱 Building Strength Goals – What Should You Be Aiming For?
30:13 🌀 Training Variety = Long-Term Progress – Playing With Reps
31:07 ❓ What’s a Good Goal for Lifting? Let’s Talk Targets
32:38 😂 The Chaos of Programming – Odd Numbers, Even Opinions
33:34 ✨ Final Tips – Work Hard, Lift Smart, and Keep It Fun!