Just so we’re on the same page here: if you pick up a dumbbell and do eight curls before putting the weight down, you have just done one set of eight reps. (Rep is short for repetition.) ...

In strength training, also called resistance training or weightlifting, reps are the number of times you complete a single exercise before taking a rest or a break. Short for “repetitions ...

Look, if you’re at all curious about weight lifting and strength training exercises, you’ve probably heard the word “reps” at some point. You may have even used the abbreviation yourself ...

Each repetition of a movement, or “rep” should be at the same weight, with a certain number of reps bunched together in a given number of “sets.” All very gym-speak, but sensible nonetheless.