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RIR

Repetitions in reserve; reps left before failure.

Short Definition

Repetitions in reserve; reps left before failure.

Category
Training

Plain-English Explanation

RIR means repetitions in reserve; reps left before failure. In practice, it helps name how hard a set, session, or effort really is.

No Lies Lifting uses it as a plain-language reference point, not a magic rule by itself. Common in resistance training.

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