When you go to the gym, do you ever wonder what the abbreviation PR means?
Well, PR stands for a personal record, and it’s used by weightlifters and other types of athletes to set new records in their lifting sessions (or any other type of athletic performance).
The key to setting a PR is that you need to push yourself harder than ever before, so you can get stronger and faster.
Here’s everything you need to know about setting personal records in your weightlifting routine (and in other types of athletic performance as well).
PR stands for a personal record
For most athletes, the goal is to get stronger. For a weightlifter, the goal is to lift more weight.
When you complete an exercise with a higher amount of weight than you have previously done, that is known as setting your personal record (PR).
That’s why when you’re at the gym and see someone on the bench press or squat rack who has just completed an exercise with more than they could do before, they are often smiling and feeling accomplished.
Why setting PRs is important
Setting Personal Records (PRs) is important for two reasons: First, it’s a way of measuring improvement. Second, it’s the only way of knowing how much you’ve improved.
If you don’t know what your best lifts are, then how do you know that you’re getting stronger? Ask yourself Am I getting stronger? will assist with keeping you zeroed in on the job needing to be done.
You can continue to make progress as long as you focus on each training session as its own opportunity.
You can’t just walk into the gym one day and expect everything to go well; if you want to get stronger, lifting weights needs to be a habit like brushing your teeth or taking vitamins.
How to set PRs
Make sure you are well-rested, fueled up, and ready to go.
Find the heaviest weight you can do for the number of reps you have chosen.
Warm up by doing a few sets at 50%, 60%, or 70% of the max load.
Load the bar with your starting weight.
Perform as many reps as possible until failure (usually around three).
Add 10 pounds or more than the previous max load.
Repeat steps 4 & 5.
Take 20 minutes of rest between sets.
Add 10 pounds each round until you reach your desired number of repetitions.
Tips for becoming a better athlete
When training, try various exercises that work for different muscle groups. The more balanced your workout is, the more time you will have to recover between workouts.
Include exercises where you are bending, stretching, or twisting your body into different positions. These types of exercises can help improve your balance and coordination.
Learn how to use weights properly. For most people, it’s best to start with light weights until you get stronger and then gradually increase the amount of weight you are lifting over time.
Consistently track your progress by measuring things like body fat percentage, strength levels, or running speed on a regular basis.
This will help motivate you by seeing how far you’ve come since starting out!
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