This week is about settling into the structure. Find your working weights. Learn the flow of each session. Nothing needs to feel maxed out, you’ll have plenty of time to add more intensity. It’s normal for the workouts to feel easier this week, and take you longer than programmed. RPE = Rate of Perceived Exertion. It’s a 1–10 scale to gauge how hard a set feels based on effort — not just reps or weight. It helps you train based on how your body feels that day, not just what’s written on paper. ✔️ Adapts to sleep, stress, and energy✔️ Builds awareness and consistency over time✔️ Encourages effort over ego ✖️ Takes practice to get right✖️ Harder if you’re new to lifting or haven’t felt a true 10/10 effort before Let’s say I ask you to hit a 7/10. Do your set, then ask:“How many quality reps could I still do?” Even though it’s not a perfect system, I keep using RPE because it’s one of the more approachable tools for a wide range of people, across different goals, skill levels, and training styles. Focus on complete all 3 sessions, leave 3-4 reps in reserve on most lifts, prioritize quality movement over heavier load, 4+ left? You’re not there yet, 2-3 left? Nailed it, and 0-1 left? Probably too much.