EMOM timer
A beep at the top of every minute. Do your reps, rest whatever is left, go again.
Alarm & notification settings
Sound needs one tap on the page first (a browser rule). Keep this tab open: closing it stops every timer’s alarm. Why timers stay accurate in background tabs.
Picking your reps
EMOM is self-regulating: the faster you finish, the more rest you earn. A good rule is to choose a rep count that takes 30–40 seconds when fresh. If the last few minutes leave you under 10 seconds of rest, drop a rep or two; if you are waiting 30+ seconds every minute, add some.
Because everything is anchored to the clock, EMOM is a good way to hold a steady pace on skill or strength work, such as a few heavy reps of a lift each minute, where a clock you can’t cheat keeps the rest honest.
Questions
What does EMOM mean?
Every minute on the minute. At the start of each minute you do a set number of reps; whatever time is left in that minute is your rest. When the minute ends, the next set starts.
How many minutes should an EMOM be?
Common lengths are 10, 12, 16 and 20 minutes. Pick a rep count you can finish in about 30–40 seconds so you still get meaningful rest.
What is an alternating EMOM?
You rotate exercises each minute, e.g. minute 1 kettlebell swings, minute 2 push-ups, minute 3 air squats, then repeat. Set the number of stations here and each minute is labelled.
Can the interval be longer than a minute?
Yes. “Every 2 minutes on the minute” (E2MOM) or every 90 seconds are common for heavier lifts. Change the interval length.