EP 98: Are You Lifting Heavy Enough? 3 Ways to Know (RPE, Rest Times & Rep Speed)

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Are you really lifting heavy enough to make progress? In this video, Dr. Alyssa Olenick shares three simple checks — RPE, rest times, and rep speed — to see if your training intensity is high enough to build strength, muscle, and endurance in the gym.

You’ll learn: • How to use **RPE (Rate of Perceived Exertion)** to choose the right weight • Why your last reps should slow down if you’re lifting close enough to failure • How needing the *full rest period* is a sign your weights are heavy enough • How increased focus and effort indicate the right training intensity • Tips for beginners vs. experienced lifters when applying RPE

This video is for: • Beginners learning how to train with RPE • Lifters stuck in a plateau • Athletes wanting to push harder safely and effectively

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Time Stamps: 0:00 - Introduction 0:25 - Underload/underestimate 0:50 - Are your reps slowing down? 2:12 - Do you need the full rest period? 3:35 - Does your lift require focus? 5:03 - Lift within the comfort of your skill 5:35 - Wrap up

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