Unsure if you should be training to failure or not? Or if leaving some reps in the tank now and then could lead to better results? Well look no further as today I am talking to three leading authorities on the topic; Mike Israetel, Eric Helms and Zac Robinson. We cover the advantages of going to failure but also the shortcomings, whether or not the stimulus-to-fatigue ratio differs depending on the context for proximity to failure and finally giving you some practical advice on how to manage proximity to failure in your own programme. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 03:07 What needs to be said when interpreting scientific data 05:35 Are there benefits of training to failure and if there are, why not always train to failure? 11:26 Should intensity be the base layer for programming? Breaking it down and talking about things not being taken into consideration. 21:57 When is training to failure and when isn't it? 34:00 Relationship between training to failure and volume 47:20 Acute fatigue, accumulative fatigue and smart programming 01:06:08 Failure or volume, what to prioritise? 01:10:33 How to use training to failure to get the best stimulus to fatigue? 01:19:23 Why RiR training is still a good idea and general recommendation 01:27:46 Any tools to regulate volume and intensity 01:33:22 Summary References: - Exploring the Dose-Response Relationship Between Estimated Resistance Training Proximity to Failure, Strength Gain, and Muscle Hypertrophy: https://sportrxiv.org/index.php/server/preprint/view/295/version/383 - Influence of Resistance Training Proximity-to-Failure on Skeletal Muscle Hypertrophy: A Systematic Review with Meta-analysis: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40279-022-01784-y Socials: https://www.instagram.com/zac.datadrivenstrength/ https://www.instagram.com/drmikeisraetel/ https://www.instagram.com/helms3dmj/ Thanks, please comment, like and subscribe! COACHING: https://revivestronger.com/online-coaching/ WEBSITE: https://www.revivestronger.com/ MINI CUT MOVEMENT: https://revivestronger.com/mini-cut-movement/ DISCORD SERVER: https://discord.gg/WtDsYWAAgT MEMBERSITE: https://revivestronger.com/team-revive-stronger/ SHOP: https://www.revivestronger.com/shop FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/revivestronger INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/revivestronger NEWSLETTER: https://bit.ly/2rRONG5 __________________________________________________________________ Supplements: https://cnpprofessional.co.uk - STEVE15 for 15% off https://prozis.com/JNvY - PascalRevive10 __________________________________________________________________ If you want to support us via a donation, that's highly appreciated! Patreon • https://www.patreon.com/revivestronger Don't like Patreon, go to Paypal! • https://bit.ly/2XZloJ4 __________________________________________________________________ Our Ebooks! Ultimate Guide To Contest Prep Ebook: • https://revivestronger.com/product/the-ultimate-guide-to-contest-prep/ Primer Phase Ebook: • https://revivestronger.com/product/the-primer-phase/ __________________________________________________________________ Stay up to date with the latest research and educate yourself! MASS (Research Review): • https://goo.gl/c7FSJD JPS Mentorship • https://jpseducation.mykajabi.com/a/13324/esJ8AZwy Muscle & Strength Pyramids • https://goo.gl/S8s6tG __________________________________________________________________ When you're interested in online coaching, please go visit our website and follow the application form: https://www.revivestronger.com/online-coaching/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices