2.3.6. Performance and Perceived Exertion and Limb Pain
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The number of back-squat repetitions completed during the exercise protocols was recorded for each set for both conditions. The total number of repetitions across all sets was determined from the sum of completed repetitions of four sets within each condition. Immediately after each set of back-squats, participants were asked about their perceived exertion and limb pain during the set. Ratings of Perceived Exertion (RPE) were assessed using a 0–10 scale (Borg CR-10), with 0 anchoring “nothing at all” and 10 being “impossible” [