Glossary / Training

Training to failure

Performing a set until you cannot complete another good rep with the target technique.

Short Definition

Performing a set until you cannot complete another good rep with the target technique.

Category
Training
Also called
muscle failure, failure training

Plain-English Explanation

Failure can be a useful training tool, but it is not a requirement for every set.

The cost matters: more fatigue can reduce performance, technique quality, and weekly volume if it is used without a plan.

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