Why do we do it? Why are two sets of five reps at 50 lbs not as efficient as one set of ten reps at 50 lbs? From the research I’ve done there’s basically no reason. Muscle fiber recruitment has shown to be highest in the middle reps of a set, so why not stop there and get that benefit twice? It woul…

Training to Failure

RampantBadger January 13, 2014, 1:48am 24

Going to failure really not necessary…

Topic		Replies	Views
Stopping Right at Failure vs Trying to Move Weight After Failure HIT	61	3044	April 13, 2022
Failure Optimal for Hypertrophy Training	85	16620	January 29, 2026
Training to Failure? Bodybuilding	13	3769	September 21, 2006
RIR and Failure Training	85	508	February 25, 2025
All You Need Is One Set? Bodybuilding	27	12246	February 19, 2007