I going to start weightlifing but I don't know what a set and a rep is? can anyone explain?
2006-12-29 07:13:22 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Other - Sports
A "REP" is a single repetition of a particular exercise. A "SET" is a group of single "reps." If you're goal is to gain size in your weight training, it is recommended that you use heavier weights and fewer reps (3-6) in each set. If you are looking to tone up and build strength, you should use a lighter weight and more reps (8-12) per set.
I hope that helps.
2006-12-29 07:20:26 · answer #1 · answered by DeanTheDream99 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A set is a bunch of reps. So you would do 10 reps for a single set. A rep is a single lift.
2006-12-29 07:19:54 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
a set is a number of reps, lets say you do ten reps, i.e you lift the bar ten times that is a set, so a regular workout would be 3 sets of benchpress, and in that you would do 30 reps, that is just an example, you could change those numbers to meet your needs as a weightlifter.
2006-12-29 07:18:04 · answer #3 · answered by Docbrown 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a rep is one motion - like curling the dumbell up and down once
a set is a series of reps- you might to 4 SETS of 8 reps each. you would do 8 reps 4 times with breaks in between.
2006-12-29 07:22:29 · answer #4 · answered by americarules51392 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a rep is each time you lift the weight. A set is the total amount of reps you do. For instance a set of 15 reps.
2006-12-29 07:15:49 · answer #5 · answered by esugrad97 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A set is a series of reps. For example, 10 reps of biceps curls equals a rep. You should do three reps per exercise.
For bulk training, you do few reps and maximal weight
For endurance you do many reps and sets
2006-12-29 07:16:56 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
a set is a group or reps. ex. 3set of 10 reps would be a total of 30 reps.
2006-12-29 07:17:38 · answer #7 · answered by Comedian James Uloth 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a rep is one repitition, so if you are doing bicep curls then it is one curl. a set is how many you do at a time. so if you do ten curls, take a short break and then do 10 more curls, you have 2 sets of 10 curls.
2006-12-29 07:17:20 · answer #8 · answered by Latex 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
weight lifting is basically that, lifting weight ( unfastened weights ) in specific tactics, ability lifters can elevate something heavy ( tires, a automobile , despite ) physique development is making your muscle groups look a undeniable way.
2016-10-19 04:24:49 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋