This results in shortness of breath and pulmonary edema. Common causes of left-sided failure include the following: 1  Drinking too much alcohol. 2  Heart attack. 3  Heart muscle infections. 4  High blood pressure. 5  Hypothyroidism. 6  Leaking or narrow heart valves.
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Incline Bench Press: 2 sets of 12 reps (24 total reps) Total Workout Volume For Chest: 48 reps. - Ideal Workout Volume! The total number of reps performed is 48 (24 plus 24), which is within the ideal volume range (30-60reps) for larger muscle groups. - Ideal Number of Sets and Reps! 3 sets of 8 reps and 2 sets of 12 reps are both within the ideal rep/ set range for muscle gain (see step three). And thatâs the end of this article.