Essential Gym Jargon

Reps
Reps is short for repetitions. A repetition is one complete movement through an exercise.
Sets
A set is a group of repetitions. A typical set will be anywhere
from 8-20 reps.
By alternating sets you will keep your routine varied and your
muscles continually challenged.
The rest period between sets is the time you spend relaxing. A
typical rest period is 30-90 seconds.
Superset
A superset is a set of exercises with no rest periods in between.
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