Case study: A new client who has been resistance training for 6 months, comes to you with a goal of increasing muscular size. Following health appraisal and fitness testing including a modified 1 RM test, you design a program to meet the client's goal. Which of the following regimens best defines an appropriate plan to achieve this client's goal?
a. 4-6 sets of 6-12 repetitions at 85 percent of 1 RM
b. 1-3 sets of 10-15 repetitions at 75 percent of 1 RM
c. 4-6 sets of 10-15 repetitions at 60 percent of 1 RM
d. 1-3 sets of 6-12 repetitions at 60 percent of 1 RM
Answer: a. 4-6 sets of 6-12 repetitions at 85 percent 1 RM