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By Paige Waehner, About.com Guide to Exercise

In the Forum - Toning vs. Strength

Tuesday April 6, 2004

People often get confused when it comes to reps in weight training. One forum member wants to know: "I want to develop upper body strength and lower body toning. Legs are 15 reps twice, and upper body is 10 reps twice. Now that I'm increasing the weight as I get stronger, won't my lower body get too muscular?" That's a great question. See what our regulars have to say about strength vs. toning.

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