Forced Reps
Having a spotter assist to complete additional reps beyond failure.
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Forced reps occur when a training partner provides just enough assistance to complete reps after you have reached muscular failure. This extends the set beyond what you could do alone, increasing intensity. Use sparingly as forced reps accumulate significant fatigue and can impair recovery if overused.
Examples
- Reaching failure at 8 reps, partner helps for 2 more
- Partner provides minimal assistance needed
- Best used on final set only
Related Terms
Compound exercises
Put this into practice with exercises from the library.
Double Kettlebell Snatch
Strength · Kettlebells
Double Leg Butt Kick
Plyometrics · Bodyweight
Drag Curl
Strength · Barbell
Drop Push
Plyometrics · Other
Dumbbell Bench Press
Strength · Dumbbell
Dumbbell Bench Press with Neutral Grip
Strength · Dumbbell
Dumbbell Clean
Strength · Dumbbell
Dumbbell Floor Press
Powerlifting · Dumbbell
Common questions
What is Forced Reps?
Having a spotter assist to complete additional reps beyond failure. Forced reps occur when a training partner provides just enough assistance to complete reps after you have reached muscular failure.
What exercises train the Forced Reps?
Good options include Double Kettlebell Snatch, Double Leg Butt Kick, Drag Curl, Drop Push, Dumbbell Bench Press. Each links to a step-by-step guide with demonstration images.
What are examples of Forced Reps?
Reaching failure at 8 reps, partner helps for 2 more; Partner provides minimal assistance needed; Best used on final set only.
Put it into practice
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