RPE and Velocity Relationships for the Back Squat, Bench Press, and Deadlift in Powerlifters
RPE and Velocity Relationships for the Back Squat, Bench Press, and Deadlift in Powerlifters
Eric R. Helms,A. Storey,5 Authors,Michael C. Zourdos
2016 · DOI: 10.1519/JSC.0000000000001517
Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research · 126 Citations
TLDR
RPE may be a useful tool for prescribing intensity for squat, bench press, and deadlift in powerlifters, in addition to traditional methods such as percentage of 1RM, despite high correlations between percentage 1RM and ACV.