Reps in Reserve (RIR) means stopping a set before complete failure and keeping a few reps left in the tank. It can help improve recovery, reduce injury risk, and make workouts more consistent for muscle growth.
Using RIR recently and it helps me avoid getting too tired during workouts. My recovery feels much better now.
1-2 reps in reserve works well for me, especially on heavy compound exercises like squats and bench press.
Training to failure every set used to drain my energy. RIR helps me stay consistent through the whole week
I think RIR is great for beginners because it teaches better control and proper form during workouts
Using RIR helped reduce soreness for me while still making steady muscle gains over time
I usually keep 2 reps in reserve on most exercises and save failure training for the last set only
RIR makes workouts feel smarter instead of just lifting until exhaustion every time.
This method really helped me balance hard training and recovery without feeling burned out