RPE, RIR, and tracking
RPE (rate of perceived exertion) and RIR (reps in reserve) help you autoregulate — pushing close to, but not always to, failure. Leaving 1–3 reps in reserve on most sets manages fatigue while still driving progress. Log loads, reps, and how hard sets felt to guide the next session.
Related in “Get stronger”
- Strength vs hypertrophy reps
- Technique is a skill
- Progressive overload for strength
- Deloads and fatigue
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