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Convert RPE to percentage of 1RM for precise training loads
Could do 2 more reps.
RPE (Rate of Perceived Exertion)is a subjective measure of how hard a set felt. It accounts for daily variations in strength, sleep, stress, and recovery that percentage-based programs can't capture.
How to use it: Instead of always hitting a fixed weight, you adjust based on how you feel. If the program calls for 5 reps @ RPE 8, you work up to a weight where you could do 2 more reps if you had to.
Benefits:Auto-regulation prevents overtraining on bad days and allows you to push harder on good days. It's particularly useful for intermediate and advanced lifters.