Fitness Confidential

Making Your Workout Count - Episode 2753

Jan 28, 2026
They dig into one-set-to-failure training: its origins, why it is brutally intense, and when it might work. They contrast extreme study claims with realistic yearly gains and discuss genetics versus effort. Practical tips include rep quality, time under tension, machine versus free-weight safety, and gym focus to stop wasting workouts on phones.
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ANECDOTE

Better Results From Intentional Practice

  • Vinnie improved skeet shooting dramatically by practicing with intention rather than volume.
  • He applied the same principle to workouts: fewer, more focused sessions beat aimless repetition.
ADVICE

One Set Works — If Done Properly

  • Try one-set-to-failure only if you can push with intention or have a trained spotter to help you through the last reps.
  • Expect it to be painful and require strict discipline to do correctly, not an easy shortcut.
INSIGHT

Less Volume Can Still Build Mass

  • Dorian Yates and some champions used brief, brutal working sets with minimal accessory volume and still built massive muscle.
  • Your body responds to the stimulus; more time in the gym doesn't always equal better gains.
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