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Sets and reps are the terms used to describe the number of times you perform an exercise. A rep is the number of times you perform a specific exercise, and a set is the number of cycles of reps that you complete. For example, suppose you complete 15 reps of a bench press.
Sets and Reps. There are varying opinions on the ideal amount of sets and reps you should perform while strength training. The American College of Sports Medicine notes that the average person can gain strength by performing two to four sets of eight to 15 reps or repetitions of each exercise.