Research
Neural
Participants improved their accuracy in estimating repetitions in reserve (RIR) during the bench press over the intervention.
Improving RIR estimation can enhance training effectiveness and safety.
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Participants demonstrated greater accuracy in estimating RIR for the bench press compared with the squat and improved their accuracy over the intervention.
Why this rating
Based on the randomized controlled trial design.
Source
Without Fail: Muscular Adaptations in Single-Set Resistance Training Performed to Failure or with Repetitions-in-Reserve
Thomas Hermann et al. · Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise · 2025
rct · n=42Cited 5×
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