A-Z Lifting Glossary

The complete dictionary of powerlifting, strength training, and auto-regulation terminology.

Glossary Terms

Search through our comprehensive list of strength training terms.

The maximum amount of weight a person can lift for one repetition of a given exercise.

As Many Reps As Possible. A set taken to absolute failure or technical failure.

Adjusting your training weight or volume based on your daily readiness and fatigue levels.

A training framework where volume and intensity change daily rather than in weekly blocks.

The number of repetitions you could still perform before reaching failure.

A subjective scale (usually 1-10) used to measure the intensity of a set.