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What Does RPE Stand For?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

RPE stands for rate of perceived exertion and is a useful way to measure your effort during workouts. In resistance training, RPE determines how hard you train from set to set and how many repetitions you leave in the tank. We\u2019ll discuss how to use the scale below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Track RPE in Hevy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Step 1: Enable RPE<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Navigate to the settings<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Profile<\/strong> tab > Settings<\/strong> (gear icon on the top right) > Workouts<\/strong> > RPE Tracking<\/strong> > activate the option with the toggle button<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Step 2: Log it During Training<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Enabling RPE in the settings generates an additional column for rep-based exercises while logging workouts in Hevy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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You can tap the RPE button for a specific set to select a value from 6 to 10.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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You can also leave some sets with a blank RPE value if you don\u2019t feel like inputting it or it doesn\u2019t make sense (such as when doing warm-up sets<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Step 3: Review Your Effort Later<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Logging your RPE during training and saving the session allows you to review your completed workouts<\/a> later and get more insight. Knowing how hard you\u2019ve pushed during each set can help you better understand your performance<\/a> and if you need to make changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How to Calculate RPE<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The RPE scale goes from one to ten, but you can only input a value between 6 and 10. Anything below that is incredibly difficult to estimate, even for an experienced lifter, and is unlikely to present a challenge and lead to progress in the weight room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Here\u2019s what each RPE score means:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  • RPE 6<\/strong> – could have done 4+ more reps<\/li>
  • RPE 7<\/strong> – could have done 3 more reps<\/li>
  • RPE 7.5<\/strong> – could have done 2 more reps, maybe even 3<\/li>
  • RPE 8<\/strong> – could have done 2 more reps<\/li>
  • RPE 8.5<\/strong> – could have done 1 more rep, maybe 2<\/li>
  • RPE 9<\/strong> – could have done 1 more rep<\/li>
  • RPE 9.5<\/strong> – could have maybe<\/em> done 1 more rep<\/li>
  • RPE 10<\/strong> – couldn\u2019t<\/em> have done more reps with proper form<\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","yoast_head":"\nHow to Calculate and Log RPE During Training - Hevy App<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Learn how to calculate RPE (follow simple rules), enable it in Hevy, and log it for the sets and exercises you want.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hevyapp.com\/features\/how-to-calculate-rpe\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"How to Calculate and Log RPE During Training - Hevy App\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Learn how to calculate RPE (follow simple rules), enable it in Hevy, and log it for the sets and exercises you want.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.hevyapp.com\/features\/how-to-calculate-rpe\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Hevy - 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