A client's squat stays at three sets with the same load and a 2/0/2 tempo, but each set now lasts about 40 seconds instead of 32. Which acute variable was changed?
- ASets
- BRepetitions
- CIntensity
- DTempo
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Answer
B
At a 2/0/2 tempo each repetition takes about 4 seconds, so a set growing from about 32 to 40 seconds means two more repetitions per set (8 → 10). Sets, load and tempo are unchanged.
A
Sets stay at three; total volume rises because each set contains more repetitions.
C
The load is unchanged, so relative intensity (% 1RM) is the same even though the longer sets feel harder.
D
Tempo stays at 2/0/2; the longer set comes from more repetitions, not slower ones.
B
At a 2/0/2 tempo each repetition takes about 4 seconds, so a set growing from about 32 to 40 seconds means two more repetitions per set (8 → 10). Sets, load and tempo are unchanged.