General
cheat reps
What does cheat reps mean?
Repetitions completed with incorrect technique or body momentum, usually as the muscle fatigues, to keep the set going.
"His last few curls turned into full-body cheat reps."
Origin
Bodybuilding term; deliberate 'cheating' can be a technique, but usually it's just poor form.
Frequently asked questions
What are cheat reps?
Cheat reps are reps finished using momentum or body swing rather than strict form, usually to push a set past the point of muscle fatigue.
Are cheat reps ever a good thing?
Yes — advanced bodybuilders sometimes use controlled cheating to extend a set past failure, but unintentional cheating is just poor form.
What's the difference between cheat reps and ego lifting?
Cheat reps use momentum to squeeze out extra reps as you fatigue, while ego lifting means picking a weight you can't handle properly in the first place.
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