Training To Failure

Training Bodybuilding
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[quote]Professor X wrote:
Magarhe wrote:

5 sets of 5 reps, using same weight for each set, but only failure on the last rep of the last set

Why? I see people recommend this all of the time on this site and is it just because it is in an article? Yes, 5x5 is ONE way to train out of thousands. That doesn’t mean it is best for everyone else or that this should be some constant advice given to everyone.

I pyramid up in weight and always have and probably always will. Not doing that would probably lead to injury. I am sure some damage would be done if I decided to bench 450lbs as my first working set instead of working up to that weight.[/quote]

For whatever reason, 5x5 was dubbed the official beginner’s program. I guess because it’s semi-simple?

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[quote]jp_dubya wrote:
I can’t recall who it was, but he defined failure as the point of technical breakdown. Another used the velocity of the concentric. Certainly don’t let them complete a rep with piss poor form and continue to let them perform reps like this. There is so much you can do wrong and still get results. Aim for balance in the routine, include some explosive lifts, be it power clean, push press, power snatch, etc., and teach them good form. Wouldn’t hurt to have some unilateral training.
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I think you missed the point of what I was saying there…