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What should I do if I can't complete the reps in my weight-lifting workout?

National Academy of Sports Medicine
National Academy of Sports Medicine
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If you can’t complete the reps for an exercise during your workout, perform as many repetitions as you can with proper form. If your form fails mid-way through, then use a lesser weight and finish, or give yourself a longer rest period before starting your next set. If the exercise is too difficult, don’t be afraid to regress to something simpler.

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