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Even if you do more reps or use different bands, lifting light weights with a band still doesn’t make you as strong as lifting heavy weights.
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Lifting heavy weights builds stronger muscles better than lifting light weights with blood flow restricted, even when you do the same amount of work — so heavy lifting still wins for getting really strong.
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