Research
Neural
Training age was not a significant predictor of rating accuracy for RIR.
Coaches should not assume that more experienced lifters will have better RIR accuracy.
StrongRefutesmedium confidence
while training age (p > 0.05) was not predictive of rating accuracy.
Why this rating
Based on study design from abstract.
Source
Proximity to Failure and Total Repetitions Performed in a Set Influences Accuracy of Intraset Repetitions in Reserve-Based Rating of Perceived Exertion
Michael C. Zourdos et al. · The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research · 2019
other · n=25Cited 68×
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