In strength training, also known as resistance training or weightlifting, reps are the number of times you complete a single exercise before taking a rest or a break. Short for “repetitions,” reps help you keep track of your strength workout.

What does 3 sets of 15 reps mean?

Sets and reps are the terms used to describe the number of times you perform an exercise. A rep is the number of times you perform a specific exercise, and a set is the number of cycles of reps that you complete. For example, suppose you complete 15 reps of a bench press.

What does 4x12 mean in workouts?

4x12,10,8,6. BB BENT OVER ROW. Basically means that you perform 4 sets of the exercise, the first set for 12 reps, the next for 10, the third for 8 and the fourth for 6.