Synonyms for

Reps

Verb / reps / Another word for reps — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Reps is short for repetitions, which means the number of times you repeat a specific exercise or movement.

Synonyms & similar words

repp rep iterations cycles rounds loops runs turns recurrences reoccurrences occurrences instances occasions episodes events incidents actions performances exercises workouts sets routines

Synonyms by register

Formal

repetitions instances occurrences

Informal

times goes rounds

Literary

echoes recurrences

Antonyms

few none lack scarcity paucity shortage

Common collocations

  • multiple reps
  • few reps
  • high reps
  • low reps
  • strength reps
  • cardio reps
  • set of reps
  • do reps

Word family

noun repetition
verb repeat
adjective repeated
adverb repeatedly

Usage note

Primarily used in fitness contexts to mean repetitions of an exercise. Can also refer to instances or occurrences in other contexts, though less common.

Example sentences

  1. I did ten reps of squats today.
  2. He wants to increase his reps for bench press.
  3. She did more reps than usual in her workout.
  4. The coach told him to decrease his reps for lunges.
  5. I can do more reps of pull-ups than last month.

Quotes

  • "The last three or four reps is what makes the muscle grow. This area of pain divides a champion from someone who is not a champion."
  • - Arnold Schwarzenegger
  • "I don't count my sit-ups; I only start counting when it starts hurting because they're the only ones that count."

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