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Zach, Since you are a beginner I highly suggest you try to build some strength first with heavy compound exercises. You can build some good form and develop your body evenly. squats, deadlifts, bench press, overhead press, barbell row or pull ups, maybe dips (if your shoulders are comfortable with i...

those 2 reps do make a difference in the amount of muscle recruitment. please watch this video on youtube by Sebastian fitness solutions "Training considerations for Strength,Hypertrophy,Power and Endurance". This guy does a very good job explaining rep ranges, types of muscle and types of weight li...