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Rest-pause
Brief pauses inserted inside a set to continue reps.
Short Definition
Brief pauses inserted inside a set to continue reps.
Plain-English Explanation
Rest-pause means brief pauses inserted inside a set to continue reps. In practice, it helps name how a workout is structured set by set.
No Lies Lifting uses it as a plain-language reference point, not a magic rule by itself. Similar to cluster work, but usually more fatigue-oriented.