Research
Neural
The greater amount of repetitions performed per set is related to increased difficulty to accurately gauge RIR further from failure.
Practitioners should note that as repetitions increase, gauging effort may become less accurate.
StrongSupportsmedium confidence
Our findings suggest that the greater amount of repetitions performed per set is related to increased difficulty to accurately gauge RIR further from failure.
Why this rating
Based on the statistical analysis presented in the abstract.
Source
Total Repetitions Per Set Effects Repetitions in Reserve-based Rating of Perceived Exertion Accuracy
Jared H. Perlmutter et al. · Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise · 2017
cross-sectional · n=25
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