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. 2024 Nov 21;10(4):e002188. doi: 10.1136/bmjsem-2024-002188

Table 2. Rating of perceived exertion based on repetitions in reserve.

Range Description
10 Maximum effort
9.5 Could not perform another repetition, but could add more load
9 1 repetition in reserve
8.5 1–2 repetitions in reserve
8 2 repetitions in reserve
7.5 2–3 repetitions in reserve
7 3 repetitions in reserve
5–6 4–6 repetitions in reserve
3–4 Light effort
1–2 Light to no effort