Rate of Perceived Exertion

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A scale from 1 to 10 used to subjectively measure the intensity of an exercise, with 10 being maximum effort. It is used to gauge proximity to failure in strength training.

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235‒Training principles for mass & strength, changing views on nutrition, & creatine supplementation

235‒Training principles for mass & strength, changing views on nutrition, & creatine supplementation

Peter Attia MD

A scale from 1 to 10 used to subjectively measure the intensity of an exercise, with 10 being maximum effort. It is used to gauge proximity to failure in strength training.