The Revive Stronger Podcast

368: How Important Is Training To Failure Based On Science - Zac Robinson

Jun 17, 2023
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Zac Robinson
Zac Robinson, researcher and expert in muscle hypertrophy, discusses the influence of estimated proximity to failure on muscle growth. They explore the challenges of estimating Repetitions in Reserve (RIR) and the trade-off between volume and intensity in training. The podcast also covers the implications of training to failure on muscle gain, the debate between machine-based and free weight exercises, and recommendations for further reading.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
Analyzing Proximity to Failure and Muscle Hypertrophy
01:54 • 5min
3
Estimating Repetitions in Reserve (RIR) and the Challenges
06:28 • 19min
4
The Debate on Training to Failure
25:40 • 25min
5
Optimizing Training Stress and Programming for Failure
50:16 • 5min
6
Training to Failure and Muscle Gain
55:39 • 27min
7
Training to Failure: Machine-Based Exercises vs Free Weight Exercises
01:22:55 • 7min
8
Reflections on the Chat and Recommendations for Further Reading
01:30:23 • 3min