Question

which workout schedule would be best suited for a weight-lifting workout that builds both strength and endurance?
a. lifting weights four days a week with 2 to 4 repetitions
b. lifting weights every day with 8 to 10 repetitions
c. lifting weights three days a week with 12 to 20 repetitions
d. lifting weights three days a week with 8 to 12 repetitions

please select the best answer from the choices provided.

○ a
○ b
○ c
○ d

Explanation:

To build both strength and endurance in weight - lifting:

• Option A: 2 - 4 repetitions are too few for endurance (more for pure strength), and 4 days a week may not allow enough recovery.
• Option B: Lifting every day can lead to overtraining and insufficient recovery, and 8 - 10 reps are more for strength - hypertrophy, not ideal for endurance.
• Option C: 12 - 20 repetitions are good for endurance, but 3 days a week with such high reps may not be optimal for strength.
• Option D: 8 - 12 repetitions are in the range that can build both strength (lower end of the range) and endurance (higher end of the range), and 3 days a week allows for proper recovery.

Answer:

D. lifting weights three days a week with 8 to 12 repetitions