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General Slang
intensity
in-TEN-sit-ee · noun · informal
How hard you train, often as a % of your max.
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How hard a set or session is, commonly measured as a percentage of one-rep max, or by RPE/RIR.
“Increase intensity by working closer to your max.”
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intensity In A Sentence
Increase intensity by working closer to your max.
Origin & Usage
Strength-programming variable central to progression.
Variants
training intensity
People Also Ask
What does intensity mean in lifting?
Intensity is how hard a set is, usually measured as a percentage of your one-rep max or by effort scales like RPE and RIR.
Is intensity the same as how tired you feel?
Not exactly — in strength programming intensity specifically refers to the load relative to your max, though it's often felt as effort via RPE.
How do you increase intensity?
You can lift a heavier percentage of your max, take sets closer to failure, or reduce reps in reserve.
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