is it really necessary to go to failure on every set?

[MuscleFr3ak101]

Whats genetics have to do with reps until failure? Every rep helps you build more muscle...and if you are worried about being sore the next day you shouldent be lifting. Take lots of protein and that will help you recover.. I still say until failure is the best way to go to get bigger and stronger.

 

[TONY83]

you forgot most importantly all the drugs that allows him to train and recover like that.

LOL good one.

 

[dabuffguy]

Whats genetics have to do with reps until failure? Every rep helps you build more muscle...and if you are worried about being sore the next day you shouldent be lifting. Take lots of protein and that will help you recover.. I still say until failure is the best way to go to get bigger and stronger.

Oh, since a 14 yr old 115lb kid says it's the best way to lift for bigger and stronger muscles, we should all listen, right?


Overtraining. That's why.


Lifiting weights does not build muscle. Lifting weights breaks muscles down. Breaking it down too much will require extensive recoverytime. It's better to train a little under maximum than it it is to train a little over maximum. Going to failure every single set is asking for overtraining and injury. If you want to do more, take a quick rest and do another set, not overstress yourself with that last rep, every single set. Doing one less rep, and then doing a whole other set is much better.

 

[ceo]

follow a program like the 3x5 or 5x5. Progression is what you want.

 

[dolf215]

Whats genetics have to do with reps until failure? Every rep helps you build more muscle...and if you are worried about being sore the next day you shouldent be lifting. Take lots of protein and that will help you recover.. I still say until failure is the best way to go to get bigger and stronger.

You have no idea what you are talking about do you. Just put the magazines down and read some of the stickies here...

Oh, and please elighten me on how protein is going to help your CNS recover?

 

[ceo]

he's 14 guys. Hell, when I was 14, I could play football from 9am till 6pm and just bring gatorade and maybe a peanut butter sammich and I was good to go!

Now that I'm 35, I miss being able to do that (not that I would).

 

[MuscleFr3ak101]

just tryin to help...

 

[ceo]

just tryin to help...

It's all good bro. I envy your energy levels!

 

[snakeryu]

I think I get it but does this mean I need to incorporate more sets since I'm not going to failure
?10 sets?

 

[ceo]

what are you doing now? Why not follow the 5x5 program outlined in the Training Info stickie towards the top of this forum?