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A repetition in weight training would be more than one lifting motion.
If I was doing 8 repetitions (aka reps) on squat, I would squat with the bar 8 times. Usually you do so many sets with a set amount of repetitions.
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∙ 14y agoA repetition (or rep) is a single time that you do a specific exercise from start to finish. For example, if you are doing a squat: lowering your body until your thighs are parallel to the floor, then pushing back to your starting position is one rep.
A set is made up of reps. For example, if you've completed 12 squats and then repeated those twelve squats two more times, you have completed 3 sets of 12 repetitions.
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What does RM stand for in weight training?
RM stands for repetition maximum. For example, a 1RM for the squat would consist of the maximum amount of weight that one could squat for 1 rep (repetition). A 5RM squat would be the maximum amount of weight one could squat for 5 reps.
The most important exercise factor for achieving training effects is?
repetition
What does W1RM meaning when it comes to strength training?
W1RM in strength training means "working 1 repetition max."
Dose a lot of low weight reputitions gain muscle?
No. High weight, Low repetition.
What is economical training in soccer?
Economical training means training in repetition various technical and tactical topics while the pace remains elevated to improve conditioning.
What is a synonym for practice?
Repetition, rehearsal, exercise, preparation, training, run-through, and drill.
Where can I get weight training?
For free weight training I would look in to http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/fitness_articles.asp?id=1033. It is a very informative article that discusses the benefits of weight training and gives you tips on weight training.
Why isit good to do weight training?
weight training strengthens your skeletal muscels
What does weight training measure?
Strength and possibly power (depending on the type of weight training)
What's good to do when trying to build lean mass?
It is good to do exercises with light weights and plenty of repetition when trying to build lean mass. Yoga, stretching, walking, and weight training are all excellent for lean mass building.
The number of times you do a lift without resting during a muscle training workout is called?
repetition
How do you use repetition in sentence?
Repetition is a noun for an action of repeating something that has already been said or written; the recurrence of an action or event; something repeated; a training exercise that is repeated as in physical training; the repeating of a passage or note. Example sentence:The only way I can learn my lines for this play is by repetition; a lot of repetition.
