Training glossaryFundamentals & measures

Set

A set is a block of continuous repetitions performed before a rest period.

Also known as: Working set

In a hypertrophy context, people usually count working sets — those performed with effort close to what drives adaptation.

Warm-up or light approach sets normally do not count toward working volume.

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