Date of Award
2018
Document Type
Thesis
Publication Status
Version of Record
Submission Date
October 2026
Thesis/Dissertation Advisor [Chair]
Zourdos, Michael C.
Abstract
The purpose of this research was to investigate how accurate trained lifters were at gauging intra-set rating of Perceived Exertion (RPE) in the squat, bench press, and deadlift. Ten resistance-trained males completed four sets to failure with 80% of their one-repetition maximum (1RM) and verbally indicated when they believed they were at a “6” and “9” RPE. Across all sets and all lifts, the called 9 RPE was more accurate than the called 6 RPE. Additionally, RPE calls were more accurate during set four vs. set one on the squat and deadlift at both the called 6 and 9 RPEs. Further bench press RPE calls were more accurate than squat and deadlift RPE at the called 6, while both bench and deadlift RPE calls were more accurate than squat RPEs at the called 9. Importantly across all sets all RPE calls assessed repetitions in reserve within one repetition of precision.
Extent
56 p.
Recommended Citation
Sousa, Colbey A., "Assessment of Accuracy of Intra-Set Rating of Perceived Exertion in the Squat, Bench Press, and Deadlift" (2018). Electronic Theses and Dissertations 2010 - 2019. 1875.
https://digitalcommons.fau.edu/etd_general_6/1875
Identifier
FA00013099
Comments
Includes bibliography.|Thesis (M.S.)--Florida Atlantic University, 2018.|FAU Electronic Theses and Dissertations Collection|Includes bibliography.