Glossary
Rest-pause
Rest-pause is a technique where you train to failure, rest 10–20 seconds, then do more reps with the same weight.
Extends working volume on a single set. Best on isolation work or last sets of compounds.
Also known as
rest pause
Related terms
Working set
A working set is a set taken close to failure — usually within 1 to 3 reps of stopping.
Drop set
A drop set is a working set followed immediately by lighter sets, with no rest, to extend the effort past failure.
Failure
Failure is the point where you can no longer complete a rep with good form.