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Does the Evidence Now Support Effective Reps? (From the Data Driven Strength Podcast)

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Meta-Analysis and Proximity to Failure

This chapter provides a detailed explanation of the procedures and criteria used in a systematic analysis on the relationship between proximity to failure and adaptation outcomes in exercise. The chapter emphasizes the subjectivity and instability of the best fit model, highlighting the limitations of over-interpretation. The findings suggest that strength gains are not influenced by load proximity to failure, while hypertrophy gains tend to improve as proximity to failure increases.

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