What exercises are best for cheat reps?

Cheat reps are a technique where you purposely loosen your form on exercises to continue performing repetitions beyond the typical point of muscle fatigue. This method is generally used by bodybuilders aiming to increase the intensity of their workouts.

However, not all exercises are well-suited for cheat reps due to varying risk versus reward ratios. For example:

• Good for Cheat Reps: Exercises where a slight loosening of form isn't highly risky. These include bicep curls, tricep pushdowns, and lateral raises.
• Poor Choice for Cheat Reps: Compound movements and lifts such as Olympic lifts, squats, and overhead presses. These exercises pose a higher risk of injury if not performed correctly.

Additionally, it's advised that only advanced lifters who can maintain control and connection to their muscles consider using cheat reps. A safer alternative to increase workout intensity could be the 'rest-pause' technique, where you take brief rests between reps to continue the exercise while maintaining good form 1.