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From: Influence of Resistance Training Proximity-to-Failure, Determined by Repetitions-in-Reserve, on Neuromuscular Fatigue in Resistance-Trained Males and Females

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Schematic overview of study design and experimental trials. Participants completed two pre-visit sessions and three experimental trials. Each trial consisted of a resistance training protocol (FAIL, 1-RIR, or 3-RIR) involving six sets performed on the barbell bench press exercise (75% 1-RM load), whereby changes in lifting velocity were assessed from the first to the final set and from pre-exercise to 4 min post-exercise. RPD was assessed after the completion of each set, and RPE and FS were assessed after the completion of the RT protocol. Following the RT protocol, two testing sessions 24 and 48 h thereafter were also completed to assess the recovery time course of lifting velocity, MS, and PRS. FS, feeling scale; MS, muscle soreness; PRS, perceived recovery status; RIR, repetitions-in-reserve; RPD, rating of perceived discomfort; RPE, rating of perceived exertion; RT, resistance training

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