to failure on which set?

[dumbell]

Lets say I'm doing any compound excercise of 3 sets, the first being 55% of my max and on up to 85% on my 3rd. If I do 6-10 on this excercise do I go to failure on just the last set?

 

[TheGreatSatan]

Uh, I try to go to failure on all sets. But that's just me.

 

[Burner02]

I set my weights that I fail at a certain rep or so..
4 - 6 range, 8 - 1 0 range, etc

 

[wraith]

on my bench i do four sets ,the fist two the same and then add ten pounds the go back 15 pounds usualy get about the same amout of reps in and take then all to failure

 

[dumbell]

I cant really go to failure as of yet because I'm just starting out, but am looking for as much information as I can get so I have a plan with a structured workout so my head isn't spinning. So from what I hear so far from most of you is yes, train to failure on every set?

 

[Tha Don]

i do a warm-up set, then i train to failure on all my work sets

 

[J'Bo]

yes...do a warm up set and if you are looking to build, go til failure on every set after that.

 

[Burner02]

Originally posted by dumbell
I cant really go to failure as of yet because I'm just starting out, but am looking for as much information as I can get so I have a plan with a structured workout so my head isn't spinning. So from what I hear so far from most of you is yes, train to failure on every set?

that doesn't matter, bud-
find out thru time where you would fail at a certain weight.
Just for an example:
bench press:
if you can do 135 lbs for more than 10 - 12 reps, it is too light,you should adjust the weight (heavier) so that you cannot do more than 10 -12 good reps. Trial and error.