I've always read that under 5 reps will be best for strength gains, but between 6 to 12 are the best ranges for hypertrophy.
Apart from maybe some neurological adaption that occurs when beginners start lifting, how is it that lower reps will produce greater strength gains, but less muscle gains then higher reps?
How else can a muscle increase it's power/strength other then to undergo hyperplasia or hypertrophy?