Effects of Set Configuration of Resistance Exercise on Perceived Exertion

Set configuration refers to the repetitions performed with regard to the maximum possible number of repetitions, a factor affecting RPE that has not been previously studied. This study analyzed the effect of set configuration and muscle mass on RPE. Eight students (M age = 23.7 yr. ± 1.7) completed...

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Published in:Perceptual and motor skills 2014-12, Vol.119 (3), p.825-837
Main Authors: Mayo, Xián, Iglesias-Soler, Eliseo, Fernández-Del-Olmo, Miguel
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Analysis of Variance
Effects
Exercise
Female
Humans
Male
Muscular system
Perception - physiology
Physical Exertion - physiology
Resistance Training - methods
Resistance Training - statistics & numerical data
Rest - physiology
Rest - psychology
Students
Weight Lifting - physiology
Weight Lifting - psychology
Weight Lifting - statistics & numerical data
Young Adult
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Summary:Set configuration refers to the repetitions performed with regard to the maximum possible number of repetitions, a factor affecting RPE that has not been previously studied. This study analyzed the effect of set configuration and muscle mass on RPE. Eight students (M age = 23.7 yr. ± 1.7) completed four sessions corresponding to types of exercise with different amount of muscle mass (bench press and parallel squat) and two set configurations: a session with five sets of repetitions to failure and a cluster session. The cluster session involved the same intensity, volume, and rest than the failure session, guaranteeing the same work-to-rest ratio. RPE was higher in Failure vs Cluster sessions and higher in parallel squat vs bench press. This suggests that set configuration influences RPE. Similarly, RPE can be affected by the muscle mass of the exercise performed.
ISSN:0031-5125
1558-688X
DOI:10.2466/25.29.PMS.119c30z3