Training glossaryFundamentals & measures
Muscle failure
Muscle failure is the point where you can no longer complete another repetition with good technique.
Also known as: Training to failure · Concentric failure
Always training to failure is not mandatory and can hurt recovery and total weekly volume.
For most people, leaving 1 to 3 reps in reserve on most sets balances stimulus and recovery better.
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