This week is about form, control, and movement quality—laying the groundwork for the weeks ahead. Choose weights that feel manageable, yet provide a bit of challenge. Keep reps smooth and intentional to build a strong foundation. RPE is your Rate of Perceived Exertion: a way to measure how hard a set feels based on effort, not just reps or weight. Everyone’s RPE will feel different depending factors like experience, movement familiarity, sleep, stress, nutrition, or even the time of day. Different training levels will feel comfortable working at different intensities. What feels like an RPE 7 for one person might feel like a 9 for someone else, and that’s okay. The goal is to meet your body where it’s at each day and focus on effort over ego. Focus on focus on form and stability, pick weights that feel challenging but doable, and keep reps controlled.