"Our first listener question comes from Amy who is a total weights beginner and wanted to know what a set and a rep are. I explained, "So, a set is a number of repetitions. Repetitions are how many times you do the exercise. If I said do 10 press ups there, 10 is the rep number and if I said do three sets of that, so you do ten three times and that's a rep and that's a set.""
"Producer, JJ Clarke, joins me on this week's episode of The Real Health podcast. You can listen to the full episode here or wherever you get your podcasts."
A repetition (rep) is a single execution of an exercise movement. A set is a defined number of repetitions performed consecutively. For example, performing 10 press-ups constitutes 10 repetitions; completing three sets means doing that sequence of 10 press-ups three separate times. These basic definitions apply to weight training and bodyweight exercises and provide a simple structure for beginners to follow. Counting reps and sets helps track progress, plan workout volume, and ensure consistent training intensity across sessions.
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