Resistance training workouts are usually described in terms of sets and reps.
Rep: Short for repetition. How many times - in a row - that you perform an exercise.
Set: A set is a collection of reps that you do without stopping for rest.
Rest Interval: The amount of time that you spend resting between sets.
Resistance training workouts will usually be written like this: Sets x Reps, Rest Interval. (Sets x Reps is pronounced Sets times Reps.) Example:
Pushups: 3x20, 30 seconds rest
This means that you would do 3 sets of 20 reps, with 30 seconds rest between sets - 20 pushups, 30 seconds rest, 3 times.
Athletes use different numbers of sets and reps, and take more or less rest, depending on their goals for the workout. In general, higher reps, lighter weights, and less rest are used to develop muscular endurance. Lower reps, heavier weights, and longer rest intervals are used to improve muscular strength. Read more about it here.
This means that you would do 3 sets of 20 reps, with 30 seconds rest between sets - 20 pushups, 30 seconds rest, 3 times.
Athletes use different numbers of sets and reps, and take more or less rest, depending on their goals for the workout. In general, higher reps, lighter weights, and less rest are used to develop muscular endurance. Lower reps, heavier weights, and longer rest intervals are used to improve muscular strength. Read more about it here.
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