Training to Failure

[dutchpharma]

Ive recently been utilizing partial sets and holds rather than dropsets to failure. I feel like the partial sets and holds at the end of the set pushes the body more into a hypertrophic state. I have had what I consider better results in both strength and development with the partials versus failure sets.
Do you guys have any experience or thoughts on this?

 

[EWilson]

This sounds very interesting! Ive always repped to failure, but Im going to give this a shot! Thanks!

 

[01dragonslayer]

I usually never train to failure because if I push my self to that point my form starts to lax and there is potential for injury. Instead I will stop my rep count say 2-3 reps prior to failure, rack the weight, rest for 15-20sec and then push out 4-6 more strict form reps. Works awesome.

 

[Ricnixon]

I usually never train to failure because if I push my self to that point my form starts to lax and there is potential for injury. Instead I will stop my rep count say 2-3 reps prior to failure, rack the wait, rest for 15-20sec and then push out 4-6 more strict form reps. Works awesome.

This right here. Love this shit!!!!!

I call it a rest pause....not sure if that's the right term. But when I'm toast and almost to failure..... I rack it.... rest 10-20 sec then push out 2-3 more. Rack. Quick Rest. Push out 2-3 more.


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[01dragonslayer]

This right here. Love this shit!!!!!

I call it a rest pause....not sure if that's the right term. But when I'm toast and almost to failure..... I rack it.... rest 10-20 sec then push out 2-3 more. Rack. Quick Rest. Push out 2-3 more.


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Yes....I've heard it called that term as well.

 

[Alan0160]

I've never heard of this technique but sounds interesting. For years we have always been told that to succeed in the weight room, you have to fail.

 

[01dragonslayer]

I've sometimes had to learn the hard way NOT pushing to failure...torn both pecs, and my right hammy.

 

[The Beef]

I've sometimes had to learn the hard way NOT pushing to failure...torn both pecs, and my right hammy.

This right here. I've had my bicep, tricep and pec all reattached.

 

[liftsiron]

I usually never train to failure because if I push my self to that point my form starts to lax and there is potential for injury. Instead I will stop my rep count say 2-3 reps prior to failure, rack the weight, rest for 15-20sec and then push out 4-6 more strict form reps. Works awesome.

Yeah very close as to how I train. I also get better results with more volume per workout.