#744 - Dr Mike Israetel - Exercise Scientist’s Masterclass On Building Muscle
Modern Wisdom
Master Your Performance: Understand Your Limits
Knowing your maximum performance level allows for better training cycle planning, starting just below that peak enables structured progression. While pushing to failure in a training cycle can be beneficial, it is not mandatory; maintaining a reserve of two to three reps can still achieve nearly optimal muscle growth. It's crucial to monitor fatigue management, as excessive sets to failure can lead to burnout. The number of sets required is influenced by how close you train to failure; fewer sets are needed when training near failure, whereas more sets are appropriate with a greater number of reps in reserve. It’s advisable to focus on sets per muscle group per session for an effective training approach rather than fixating on sets per exercise.
