Rep

In the context of a workout, a rep (short for “repetition”) refers to the number of times you perform a specific exercise movement. For example, if you’re doing a bicep curl, one rep is the complete motion of curling the weight up and then lowering it back down.

How Reps Work:

• Reps are often grouped together into sets. For example, you might do 3 sets of 10 reps of an exercise. This means you would perform the exercise 10 times (10 reps), take a rest, and then repeat this for a total of 3 sets.

Importance of Reps:

• Reps are a fundamental way to measure and structure your workout.
• The number of reps you do influences the goal of your workout:
• 1-5 reps: Typically targets strength and power.
• 6-12 reps: Aimed at hypertrophy (muscle growth).
• 12+ reps: Focuses more on muscular endurance.

Adjusting your reps allows you to tailor your workout to your specific fitness goals!