Research
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RIR accuracy at the predicted 1 RIR was significantly greater than at the predicted 4 RIR in both the bench press and the squat.
Trained individuals are more accurate in predicting their repetitions in reserve when closer to muscular failure.
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Overall, RIR accuracy at the predicted 1 RIR was significantly greater (i.e., lower absolute RIRDIFF) than at the predicted 4 RIR in both the bench press (4 RIR: 1.00 ± 0.18 vs. 1 RIR: 0.69 ± 0.12; p = 0.028) and the squat (4 RIR: 1.43 ± 0.31 vs. 1 RIR: 0.79 ± 0.26; p = 0.007).
Why this rating
Based on study design from abstract.
Source
The Influence Of Repetitions Per Set On Back Squat And Bench Press Repetitions In Reserve Rating Accuracy
Joshua C. Pelland et al. · Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise · 2023
other · n=12
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