How often do you work to failure?

[superqt4u2nv]

Recently I started working to near failure on some exercises mostly cause I am a stubborn as hell keep trying to increase the weight on my lifts. Which I was successful in today 20lbs on to my dead lift! I RULE!!
Anyways what about the rest of you do you work to failure?

 

[SoreArms]

I always work for success!

 

[Buddy_Christ]

5x5 lifts, no.

everything else, near failure or damn 100% complete shut down.

shouldn't this be in the training forum?

 

[superqt4u2nv]

shouldn't this be in the training forum?

Err yeah I meant to post it there actually.

 

[The_Ghost]

99% of the time on sets 3 and 4.

 

[onerepmaximum]

Every day. I'm thinking of changing things up for a while though.

 

[havoc]

Properly stimulate, not annihilate, going to failure on a consistent basis takes a toll on your joints and your nerves.

 

[d3track]

99% of the time on sets 3 and 4.

 

[presguy]

most of the time i do. my left arm fails first all the time.

 

[GoldenDelicious]

what sort of failure? eccentric failure?

i superset a lot and will go to concentric failure very frequently, static failure sometimes, but going full bore eccentric failure usually precipitates tendonitis and 'bad pain'. besides, i get good results already and im not going to overdo it

 

[WODIN]

I go to within 1 to 2 reps of failure.

 

[havoc]

what sort of failure? eccentric failure?

i superset a lot and will go to concentric failure very frequently, static failure sometimes, but going full bore eccentric failure usually precipitates tendonitis and 'bad pain'. besides, i get good results already and im not going to overdo it

This girl is right, what kind of failure are we speaking of here?

 

[onerepmaximum]

I go to within 1 to 2 reps of failure.

From what I understand, most gyms do not have enough weight on hand for you to get to failure.

 

[superqt4u2nv]

what sort of failure? eccentric failure?

i superset a lot and will go to concentric failure very frequently, static failure sometimes, but going full bore eccentric failure usually precipitates tendonitis and 'bad pain'. besides, i get good results already and im not going to overdo it

I have no idea which it would be but basically I mean there is no way in hell you could do another rep.

 

[GoldenDelicious]

concentric failure = cant do another rep
static failure = cant hold it steady
eccentric failure = arms are spaghetti, cant even hold it

 

[superqt4u2nv]

concentric failure = cant do another rep

That would be it, however I stop at

static failure = cant hold it steady

sometimes too.

 

[cwick0]

99% of the time on sets 3 and 4.

I always save the to failure sets for my last couple. The others are warm-ups and building sets.

 

[Griz1]

I do everything to failure....

Hell I even masturbate to failure...not sure if it's concentric, static, or eccentric though...

 

[tzan]

I do everything to failure....

Hell I even masturbate to failure...not sure if it's concentric, static, or eccentric though...

I like your intensity. LOL

I usually go to concentric failure on all my exercises with the exception of lower back and abs.

 

[ebear]

Err yeah I meant to post it there actually.

This IS the training forum, lol

 

[superqt4u2nv]

This IS the training forum, lol

I got a mod to move it here!

 

[ebear]

Well, that explains everything!

 

[superqt4u2nv]

Well, that explains everything!

 

[Scotsman]

I rarely train to failure. Like Wodin I get close but only go to failure when maxing or competing. That way I know there is no way I could do anymore weight.

Cheers,
Scotsman

 

[galaxy]

I dont even train hard. Why would I want to? It hurts. I just hang out.............If I do decide to train hard on a particular day I just go to failure on the last set of each excersize I do. But I do alot of super sets to. Im past trying to outlift everyone and concentrate on form and feeling the muscle work.

 

[Lord_Suston]

I don't train to failure, only during comp do I go that far, no need since most of my lifts are compounds or olympic lifts

 

[WalkingBeast]

Congrats on the deadlift PR!! I almost always train to complete failure, damn near failure, or beyond failure with forced reps. I havent been going beyond failure much lately with the forced reps, but have been cheating out the extras to get them in. Im also incorporating a little 5X5 in my flat bench and incline routines so most of those sets arent to failure. But those 5 sets are so small in comparison to the rest of my routine anyway. My whole routines are usually to complete failure. Im always pretty torn up after most of my workouts. Id only be able to go rediculously light afterwards. Hope that helps!

 

[Sub-Zero]

concentric failure = cant do another rep
static failure = cant hold it steady
eccentric failure = arms are spaghetti, cant even hold it

i never go to being unable to move and stuff (unless its from being sore the next day) but i almost always bash the fuck out of my muscles so that i couldnt do another set i think thats how to describe what i go to

 

[Sub-Zero]

I dont even train hard. Why would I want to? It hurts. I just hang out.............If I do decide to train hard on a particular day I just go to failure on the last set of each excersize I do. But I do alot of super sets to. Im past trying to outlift everyone and concentrate on form and feeling the muscle work.

damn long time no see, where have you been?


EDIT: i dont know what im talking about, it just seems like i havnt read a post by u in a while

 

[superqt4u2nv]

Congrats on the deadlift PR!!!

Thanks Beast at the rate I am going I think I will be able to meet your PR in oh about 20 years. LOL BTW do have any diagrams of the Beast dead lift? Or pics perhaps? I wouldn't mind seeing it.

 

[Smurfy]

most of the time i do. my left arm fails first all the time.

same here. i hate my left arm.

 

[InTraining]

I go to failure on all of my main exercises, and usually on the accessory exercises

 

[SAGAT]

rarely, never on 5x5 (or 3x5 or whatever else im doing at that particular time), i like doing it on arm day using supersets though. on deads i go close to failure (feels that way anyway) quite frequently.

 

[WalkingBeast]

Thanks Beast at the rate I am going I think I will be able to meet your PR in oh about 20 years. LOL BTW do have any diagrams of the Beast dead lift? Or pics perhaps? I wouldn't mind seeing it.

No problem at all!! ThanX for the encouragement also!! Youll get there sooner then you think!! Depends on your goals too though. Deadlifting hasnt seemed to help my BB efforts much at all, but has brought my strength up in multiple lifts it seems. If anything its thickened my waist and got me stronger on deadlifts! haha I was already at a plateau in size when I started the deads though. I have a good amount of pictures of the beast lifts, but none really capturing the mid lift point. Basically just beginning and end of the lift. Since I basically made the lift up Im not sure how safe it is, and if its right for everyone's body structure. It can be an awkward motion. I like them alot because its similiar to a deadlift for me, but without the knees in the way. Just a straight pull. I dont squat the weight, it seems to be mostly lower back, with maybe a little leg drive, but its hard to tell without seeing video of the lift. My mind isnt exactly clear during a heavy lift either! Hope to get some video up eventually also. The pics dont show the actual lift. Heres a few pics:

Beginning of lift (Just getting ready)

End of lift

Beginning

End

Descending with the weight ( )

 

[WalkingBeast]

And I almost forgot. Pink dumhbells for one rep to failure:

 

[InTraining]

And I almost forgot. Pink dumhbells for one rep to failure:

Maximum effort right there

 

[mystic_man]

I go to failure then negatives on my last 2 sets of pretty much everything.. usually doing about 3 different exercises containing 4 sets a piece on every muscle group. Umm wow sexy avatar..

 

[WalkingBeast]

Maximum effort right there

No FUCKIN need for the sarcasm brother. I was trying my FUCKIN best!! TRAIN OR FUCKIN DIE!!

 

[InTraining]

No FUCKIN need for the sarcasm brother. I was trying my FUCKIN best!! TRAIN OR FUCKIN DIE!!

Hhahha, always pics are always funny...take some new ones!

 

[WalkingBeast]

Why must you mock me?

 

[superqt4u2nv]

No problem at all!! ThanX for the encouragement also!! Youll get there sooner then you think!! Depends on your goals too though. Deadlifting hasnt seemed to help my BB efforts much at all, but has brought my strength up in multiple lifts it seems. If anything its thickened my waist and got me stronger on deadlifts! haha I was already at a plateau in size when I started the deads though.

Deadlifts have helped my BB efforts in so many ways my back has made rapid improvments since adding it. In addition to my booty becoming more umm shaplier too.
Strength is important to me but most important is my over all look I need to keep telling my self that or I am going to hurt myself.

 

[WalkingBeast]

Deadlifts have helped my BB efforts in so many ways my back has made rapid improvments since adding it. In addition to my booty becoming more umm shaplier too.
Strength is important to me but most important is my over all look I need to keep telling my self that or I am going to hurt myself.

Looking very appetizing!! Youd make for a good breakfast, lunch and dinner!! Keep it up!!

 

[superqt4u2nv]

Looking very appetizing!! Youd make for a good breakfast, lunch and dinner!! Keep it up!!

Aww thanks Sugar

 

[SAGAT]

In addition to my booty becoming more umm shaplier too.
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well it shows this's why more women should deadlift!

 

[Tryn2]

OK superqt4u2nv Every time I see you avatars I get.....It must be my 4th week of test. DAMN!!! I go on vacation and come back to that pic...Oh so nice