General
rep out
What does rep out mean?
To perform as many repetitions of an exercise as possible until you reach failure.
"Rep out the last set of push-ups — go till you can't."
Origin
Gym slang from 'rep' + 'out' (to exhaustion).
Frequently asked questions
What does 'rep out' mean?
It means performing as many repetitions of an exercise as you can until you hit failure.
How is 'rep out' different from a normal set?
A normal set has a set number of reps, whereas repping out means going all the way to failure rather than stopping at a target.
When would you rep out?
Lifters often rep out on a final set to squeeze maximum effort and volume out of an exercise.
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