In this final episode of the Lift Podcast, Harry tackles the long-debated topic of training to failure. Does pushing every set to the max equal better gains, or is it holding you back? The answer might surprise you.
In this final episode of the Lift Podcast, Harry tackles the long-debated topic of training to failure. Does pushing every set to the max equal better gains, or is it holding you back? The answer might surprise you.
Key Takeaways:
🔥 Training to Failure: Fact vs. Fiction
✅ One set to failure? Slightly better growth.
❌ Multiple sets? Excess fatigue reduces long-term progress.
⚡ Why Too Much Fatigue Kills Gains
✅ Your body prioritizes recovery over growth when overstressed.
✅ Leaving 1 rep in reserve (RIR) gets you all the growth with less fatigue.
📊 How to Use Failure Correctly
✅ Check your RIR accuracy every few months by going to failure on one set.
✅ Save failure for the last exercise of a workout when it won’t affect your next moves.
✅ Progressive overload > training to failure. The goal is getting stronger over time.
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