Should You Train to Muscle Failure?

Should You Train to Failure?

I’ll get right to the point. No. The vast majority of the time, training to failure is not a good training strategy. Why? And why is it so popular if this is true? Whenever considering a question like this, we need to consider it in the context of different programs and goals. In today’s video, I look at the merits and drawbacks of training to failure for hypertrophy, strength, and athletic performance focussed programs.

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TIME STAMPS
1:20 Training to failure for hypertrophy
2:43 Training to failure for strength
4:30 Training to failure for athletic performance
520: Why is training to failure popular?

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About me: I’m a Strength Coach and Personal Trainer, and I love my job. I have degrees in Kinesiology and Exercise Physiology, and have been helping people get stronger and move better full-time since 2009. Through working with all kinds of different people ranging from elite basketball athletes to active seniors, I’ve learned that the “secret” to effective training is to take a long-term approach. The day you stop training is the day you stop improving, so training programs must be structured in a way that keeps our joints healthy and mind engaged while we build a strong and powerful body. Through sharing information and training tips here, I hope to help more people train for the rest of their lives.

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Disclaimer: All information here is for informational, educational, or entertainment purposes and should not be construed as personal exercise advice.

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