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This video explores the concept of training to failure versus training close to failure in strength training. The speaker admits to past biases and explains how recent research and self-reflection led them to change their recommendation. They now advocate for focusing on training close to failure rather than always going to complete failure, emphasizing that it feels similar but allows for better volume management.
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The speaker once believed that training to failure was a major factor for progress, but later realized this belief was influenced by bias.
In the past couple of years, research has indicated that training to failure has more utility than previously thought, but training close to failure is equally effective.
Training to failure can be useful, but the speaker emphasizes that training close to failure (stopping 1-2 reps before failure) yields similar benefits with less fatigue.
The speaker acknowledges developing a bias toward training to failure and spent more time on that approach, but has now changed their recommendation.
If we genuinely train close to failure, the feeling is very similar to training to failure, so going all the way is often unnecessary.
The speaker recommends still focusing on training volume but not going all the way to failure; instead, stop when technique breaks down.
The biggest training tip is to train close to failure rather than to complete failure, as it provides similar stimulus with better recovery and volume management.
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What is the speaker's new recommendation regarding training to failure?
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What is the speaker's new recommendation regarding training to failure?
Train close to failure rather than all the way to failure.
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Why did the speaker change their recommendation?
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Why did the speaker change their recommendation?
They realized they had a bias and that research shows training close to failure has similar benefits.
01:33
How does training close to failure feel compared to training to failure?
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How does training close to failure feel compared to training to failure?
It feels very similar, so going all the way is often unnecessary.
02:10
💡 Key Takeaways
Research supports close-to-failure training
Challenges the common belief that training to failure is essential for gains.
00:55Admission of bias
Demonstrates intellectual honesty and willingness to update recommendations.
01:33Focus on volume over failure
Practical takeaway for designing effective training programs.
02:37Full Transcript
[00:00] our opinions are constantly changing to one of my long-held that can have a huge impact
[00:14] I’ve always strived for so that I can provide you But if I’m being truly honest,
[00:27] my biases can unexpectedly major factor about training. I firmly believed
[00:41] Eventually, when I learned how to read, was not exactly necessary. Around suggest focusing primarily
[00:55] In the past couple years with research has more utility than we believe.
[01:08] training to failure can be useful that training CLOSE to failure Now, on the surface,
[01:20] of being objective, focus on training volume But recently, after learning
[01:33] I ultimately came to the conclusion The fact is, I developed some level of bias
[01:45] and I spent way more time on failure, I’ve what is
[01:57] to change my recommendation one question: how training to failure FEELS like?
[02:10] the answer seems to be “no,” if we are to genuinely, objectively we genuinely train CLOSE
[02:24] to failure With this in mind, my recommendation to still focus on training volume
[02:37] ALL the way to failure of how to truly train close to failure good to continue practicing
[02:50] it feels like Usually as you get better at it.
[03:02] beyond the point of your technique no sexier way to fail about training close to failure,
[03:15] Check them out in the description. Well, it’s to make sure that I genuinely give
[03:28] all that matters to me, for many more years to come. is popping up again, please
[03:40] if you enjoyed this video, then with your failure-loving friends. in the comments. As always,
[03:52] forget to get your protein!
