Application of the repetitions in reserve-based rating or perceived exertion scale for resistance training
Document Type
Journal Article
Publisher
Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
Place of Publication
United States
School
School of Medical and Health Sciences
RAS ID
22107
Abstract
Ratings of perceived exertion are a valid method of estimating the intensity of a resistance training exercise or session. Scores are given after completion of an exercise or training session for the purposes of athlete monitoring. However, a newly developed scale based on how many repetitions are remaining at the completion of a set may be a more precise tool. This approach adjusts loads automatically to match athlete capabilities on a set-to-set basis and may more accurately gauge intensity at the near-limit loads. This article outlines how to incorporate this novel scale into a training plan.
DOI
10.1519/SSC.0000000000000218
Access Rights
free_to_read
Comments
Helms, E. R., Cronin, J., Storey, A., & Zourdos, M. C. (2016). Application of the repetitions in reserve-based rating or perceived exertion scale for resistance training. Strength and conditioning journal, 38(4), 42-49. Available here