Research
Neural
Exercise selection and rest interval length influence the rating of discomfort, with leg extensions producing less discomfort than back squats.
Selecting exercises with lower perceived discomfort may enhance training adherence.
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Exercise selection and RIL both influenced rating of discomfort, with LE producing less discomfort than BS.
Why this rating
Based on study design from abstract.
Source
Repetition Performance, Rating of Perceived Discomfort, and Blood Lactate Responses to Different Rest Interval Lengths in Single-Joint and Multijoint Lower-Body Exercise
Avery Rosa et al. · The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research · 2023
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