Do you recommend training to failure?
I was wondering if you recommend training to failure? I know that there are a number of bodybuilders who recommend training to failure as well as doing forced reps and negatives. However, there are other bodybuilders who say never train to failure. I was wondering what your opinion was.
I never suggest forced reps and negative reps. The joints will pay heavily for this type of treatment.
As a weight trainer seeking strength, health, fitness and appealing muscle tone, train regularly and vigorously in the 75-percent-max exertion range and eat right. If you get the urge and you’re sensible, blast it once in a while — a day, a week, a set, a rep — for fun and effect and understanding.
As a lifter with greater muscle and strength goals, train more intensely with a mix of 80-, 90- and 100-percent maximum input according to your responses (strength, energy, endurance, muscle size, shape and hardness — fatigue and overtraining).
Of course, age and general health are important factors. Add nutrition, rest, lifestyle and attitude to the list.
Go… Godspeed… dave
Dave Draper - Dave Draper Posted on June 24th, 2008 in Weight Training by Dave Draper