What is RIR?

💪🏻 What is RIR? Why is it important? What does it look like?

RIR, or Reps in Reserve, is a measure used to indicate the intensity of your training. A lower RIR means a higher intensity level.

In simple terms, if your RIR is 1, you have only one more rep you could perform before reaching technical failure.

💪🏻 So, why is RIR important?

For effective training and to stimulate muscle adaptation, your sets need to be challenging. Tools like RIR and RPE (Rate of Perceived Exertion) help you gauge and ensure your workout intensity is at an optimal level.

💪🏻 What does RIR look like?

RIR of 3 or less: Your sets will appear challenging and feel fatiguing. The speed of your repetitions will noticeably slow down. It's recommended to aim for an RIR of 3 at a minimum to ensure your training is sufficiently intense.

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"Reps in reserve".
How many more reps a person could do with a gun pointed at their head. Basically, a gauge for how hard you're actually pushing it in the gym.