Glossary
Rep
A rep is one complete repetition of a lift — lowering the weight and lifting it back.
Reps are grouped into sets. Most muscle-building work uses sets of 5 to 15 reps.
Also known as
reps, repetition, repetitions
Related terms
Set
A set is a group of consecutive reps performed without resting.
Working set
A working set is a set taken close to failure — usually within 1 to 3 reps of stopping.
Rep range
A rep range is a target span of reps for a set — for example, 8 to 12.
Tempo
Tempo is the speed of a lift — how long each phase (lower, pause, lift, pause) takes.