PLAY PODCASTS
Training Intensity Made Simple: RPE, RIR, and Percentages Explained
Episode 535

Training Intensity Made Simple: RPE, RIR, and Percentages Explained

The Absolute Strength Podcast

November 14, 20251h 13m

Audio is streamed directly from the publisher (dts.podtrac.com) as published in their RSS feed. Play Podcasts does not host this file. Rights-holders can request removal through the copyright & takedown page.

Show Notes

In this episode, Derek and I break down the differences between percentages, RPE, and RIR, and how each one actually fits into smart programming. We talk about when percentage-based work makes sense, why autoregulation matters, and how to use all three methods together without turning your training into something overly complicated.

Sign up for the newsletter:

https://kylehuntfitness.beehiiv.com/subscribe

Coaching:

http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/services/

Training Programs:

https://kylehuntfitness.shop/collections/programs

Get 10% OFF PR Breaker Supplements:

DISCOUNT CODE: "HUNT" at https://www.prbreaker.com/discount/HUNT