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Originally Posted by penguinz
It does not say the same. It says the synthesis can lead to growth.
The most important part is to stay light enough to do full range with good form.
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I know, I was just commenting, because the title indicated something different than the actual study did. Personally, I'd rather be stronger and also bigger, so sticking to the lower reps for the major lifts works well for me.
Moreover, there are several studies that say you build just about the same amount of muscle when you use a rep range between 3 and 15. It's just a matter of where you want the emphasis placed in your training -- your maxes or your lifting endurance, and it's necessary to train both at some point.
You can do very heavy weight with good form and full range of motion. It's just that when working nearer the max, form breaks down more quickly.