30 Seconds SummaryHow Hard Are We Training? Additional Considerations for RIR Accuracy
- Perception of effort, influenced by factors like music, spotters, and mental fatigue, affects repetition performance and RIR (Repetitions in Reserve) accuracy in strength training.
- Environmental and psychological factors can change how hard exercises feel, which could impact the number of reps performed to perceived failure.
- The Psychobiological Model suggests that perception of effort might ultimately limit performance more than muscle or mental fatigue alone, especially in longer sets.
- Practical applications include modifying training environments to enhance performance, e.g., listening to preferred music or having spotters present, and being aware that these factors can alter perceived effort.
- For more accurate RIR estimations, training in lower rep ranges is advisable, as higher rep sets are more susceptible to deviations in perceived effort and actual capabilities.
- Overall, resistance training performance is not solely determined by physiological factors but is also significantly influenced by psychological aspects.
Data Driven Strength
Josh Pelland
