Glossary

Intensity

Intensity is how heavy a lift feels — usually expressed as a percentage of your 1RM.

Different from training intensity in conditioning. In lifting, intensity refers to load.

1RM
1RM is your one rep max — the maximum weight you can lift once with good form.
Training volume
Training volume is the total amount of hard work done for a muscle, usually counted as hard sets per week.

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