What's Does Reps Mean?

Reps, short for repetitions, are the action of one complete strength training exercise, like one biceps curl. Sets are how many reps you do in a row between periods of rest. By using reps and sets to guide your strength workouts, you can pinpoint and achieve your fitness goals with more control.

What does 1 set of 15 reps mean?

You would say you've completed "one set of 15 reps." A set can be any number of reps, so if you complete 10 reps of a bench press, you would say you've completed "one set of 10 reps," and if you complete just five reps, then that would be "one set of five reps."

What does 3 sets of 15 reps mean?

A set is a group of repetitions (an example would be 3 sets of 12 repetitions). A repetition is a single time you perform the exercise.

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