AMRAP

This stands for “as many rounds (or reps) as possible.” Usually it will be with in a given time frame. If a time frame is not given, it is in one continuous, unbroken set. For example: 20 minute AMRAP -5 pull ups -10 push ups -15 squats Each time through that sequence...

Unbroken

Complete this set without stopping to rest part way through. For example, 10 unbroken pull ups would be 10 in a row without coming off the bar. It is better to rest prior to beginning the set in order to ensure the set is continuous than to stop midway through the...

30X1…or…3120

This refers to the tempo in with the lift is completed. The first number always refers to the speed (or count) in which the weight is lowered (even if it is a lift in which the weight is lifted first – Deadlift, pull up…). In both of the above tempos, the athlete...

Cluster set, ie. Bench Press: [3.3.3] x 4. Rest: 10s, 2 min

Cluster sets can be thought of as mini sets within a set. In the above prescribed exercise, the period represents a 10 second rest. The athlete would complete 3 bench presses, rest 10 seconds, 3 BP, rest 10 seconds, 3 BP. That is one cluster set. They would then rest...