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Reps in reserve (RIR)
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Last discussed Nov 2, 2026
A training-intensity scale that measures how many more repetitions you could have done before reaching failure on a set.
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414 ‒ Resistance training as we age: exercise selection, training intensity, and much more
Jeff Cavaliere · Nov 2, 2026
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Used for: Gauging set intensity to cut junk volume while staying productive as you age
Praised: Increases productive reps; reduces wear and tear from junk volume
vs: Lower volume at higher intensity versus higher-volume training
"Reps in reserve is essentially a measure of how hard you've taken a set. A zero reps in reserve is you've taken that set to full mechanical failure... Four RIR or more to me already starts to become junk volume... What I want people to do is to st..."
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