Uploaded February 2023 | Updated September 2026, 4 days ago

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Stop a set at the first sign of any of the following:

1. Rep speed slows down.
2. Tempo drops (pauses between reps—if applicable—increase).
3. Technique changes in any way.
4. Rate or perceived exertion (RPE) exceeds 8 on the 1-10 scale.
5. You are gasping for air.

Adjust your reps and rest periods to make sure that none of the above happens, even on heavy days.

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