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Should You Train To Failure for Muscle Growth w/ Dr. Brad Schoefeld, Dr. Andy Galpin, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Coach Travis Mash Barbell Shrugged #574

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Training to Failure for Muscle Growth

The chapter explores the concept of training to failure for muscle growth, discussing the differences between untrained and well-trained individuals. They debate the benefits and drawbacks of going to failure for both types of athletes, emphasizing the importance of pushing muscles beyond their present capacity to stimulate growth. The discussion also covers the impact on muscle fiber types, strength training to failure, optimizing strength for muscle growth, and training frequency for maximizing muscle growth.

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