Application of the Repetitions in Reserve-Based Rating of Perceived Exertion Scale for Resistance Training

Ratings of Perceived Exertion Are a Valid Method of Estimating the Intensity of a Resistance Training Exercise or Session. Scores Are Given After Completion of an Exercise or Training Session for the Purposes of Athlete Monitoring. However, a Newly Developed Scale Based on How Many Repetitions Are Remaining at the Completion of a Set May Be a More Precise Tool. This Approach Adjusts Loads Automatically to Match Athlete Capabilities on a Set-to-Set Basis and May More Accurately Gauge Intensity at Near-Limit Loads. This Article Outlines How to Incorporate This Novel Scale Into a Training Plan.