#744 - Dr Mike Israetel - Exercise Scientist’s Masterclass On Building Muscle
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Should you train until failure?
Training to failure can lead to slightly more muscle growth but significantly more fatigue. Programs that stop short of failure can provide great stimulus and allow for better recovery over time, leading to effective hypertrophy results. Going to failure in sets can yield good results but may require reducing overall training volume due to rapid fatigue accumulation. It is recommended to train with one to three reps in reserve for optimal muscle growth. Periodically testing your limits from a few reps shy of failure to reaching failure in a single training cycle can help determine your best performance level and guide future programming. It is crucial to manage fatigue carefully and avoid excessive sets to prevent burnout.
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