The Reactive Training Manual_ Developing Y - Mi... (2026)

Drawing inspiration from the Borg Scale (originally used for aerobic exercise), Tuchscherer developed a 1–10 lifting scale based on "Reps in Reserve" (RIR) .

The book provides a step-by-step guide to building a custom program rather than just giving a template to follow. Key topics include: Book Review: The Reactive Training Manual - Myosynthesis

The "story" of this manual is really the evolution of Mike Tuchscherer’s own training philosophy.

Published in , this manual is famous for revolutionizing the sport of powerlifting by introducing and popularizing autoregulation through the use of RPE (Rate of Perceived Exertion) . The "Story" Behind the Book