Table 1D.

Summary of RPE/RIR scale-based load adjustments to accessory exercises every set.

Target RPE(RIR)	Reported RPE(RIR)	Load Adjustment
	5–6(4–6)	+5.0 kg
	7(3)	+2.5 kg
8(2)	8(2)	+0.0 kg
	9(1)	−2.5 kg
	10(0)	−5.0 kg

Week 1 (introductory microcycle) consisted of 1 less set for all exercises and 5–10% lower training loads on main exercises; Main = back squat and bench press; ACC = barbell overhead press, barbell bent-over row, and barbell biceps curl; training prescription = sets x repetitions; no training occurred on Saturday and Sunday; RT = resistance training control group; RTH = high intensity interval cycling group; RTM = moderate intensity steady state cycling group; RTC = barbell circuit training group; %1RM = percentage of one repetition maximum strength; RPE = rating of perceived exertion; plus set = performance set for squat and bench press where the last set taken to volitional repetition maximum, denoted by 5 x 4+; APRE = autoregulated progressive resistance exercise; RPE/RIR = resistance training specific rating of perceived exertion scale (RPE) based on repetitions in reserve (RIR), denoted by RPE value (RIR value)