Which is better for developing muscle tone or definition?

Is doing more reps at lighter weights better for building tone or definition than doing fewer reps of heavier sets?

I don’t need to build muscle for a sport or anything, I’m more concerned with how I look, so which will get me better results?

For example, I bench 3 sets at 20 reps of 120 lbs. Would I be better served to do 3 sets at 10 reps with 200 lbs? Thanks.

for tone, do fewer sets, higher reps, lower weight.. ex, 2 sets, 20 reps

for building mass strength – higher sets, lower reps, higher weight. ex. 4 sets, 8 reps

3 Responses to “Which is better for developing muscle tone or definition?”

  1. Katie Says:

    for tone, do fewer sets, higher reps, lower weight.. ex, 2 sets, 20 reps

    for building mass strength – higher sets, lower reps, higher weight. ex. 4 sets, 8 reps
    References :
    can fit – personal training specialist
    csep – certified fitness consultant

  2. pellpell4 Says:

    What katie said.
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  3. Mr.Longrove Says:

    Less weight and more repititions results in better tone and definition.
    Heavier weights and less reps builds muscle mass.
    References :

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