Low Reps vs High Reps
It’s well known that you can achieve similar muscle growth doing anywhere from 5-30 reps, as long as you exert the same amount of effort. As a beginner, using heavy weight will unnecessarily increase risk of injury. I suggest starting with lighter weights (40-60% 1RM), even if your goals are purely strength based. Mastering the movement is more important in the long term than hitting PRs.
