Thread: Repetitions, Sets , Poundages

Failure training is overrated as a deliberate modality, IMO, because over time the CNS "learns" to crap out before you hit muscle fatigue, in a sense acting as a circuit breaker. Because of this, over time failure training will, by definition, prevent you from optimizing your training.

I use a variety of rep ranges. 5x5s for heavy compounds and 3x8-12 for accessory/isolation work isn't a bad way to go.

how many reps away from failure should u train to when training for muscle size(bodybuilding)?

For muscle size, eat more and use the rep ranges the way I described.



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I have a published lifting split that's set up this way if you'd like to see it.
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Originally Posted by Built

Failure training is overrated as a deliberate modality, IMO, because over time the CNS "learns" to crap out before you hit muscle fatigue, in a sense acting as a circuit breaker.

The reverse is also true. You can teach your body not to prematurely block by training to/near failure. This is true for the CNS and 'that reflex that prematurely stops muscle contraction' (reciprocal facilitation?).

I agree that training to complete failure is overrated though.