Whether or not to train to failure - the inability to perform another repetition with proper form - has long been debated. Dr. Schoenfeld stresses the importance of lifting with a lot of effort but describes research that suggests failure training may not build hypertrophy and may even be detrimental to strength.
For most people, stopping a few reps short of failure may have better effects on maximizing strength; however, some failure training may be worthwhile for bodybuilders. In this clip, Dr. Brad Schoenfeld discusses balancing effort and rest to optimize muscle hypertrophy and strength gains.
Interview published on Dec 6, 2022
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