What it stands for: as many reps as possible
Between the sets, reps, rest periods, repeats, etc., deciphering a workout routine designed by someone else can feel like running on the treadmill while trying to read the newspaper… in Cantonese. AMRAP, one acronym that’s known to stymie fitness newbies, is telling you to do “as many reps as possible” of a certain exercise. It’s also a sign that your workout was designed by a smart fitness professional who would rather have you do three pushups with perfect form than crank out 10 with sagging hips.
