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[Moen]

Isn't it better if I do every of my 4 sets of an exercise to faillure instead of aiming at x reps ?

 

[Devastation]

no

 

[Devastation]

you need to go for a certain rep range - low reps like singles or triples for powerlifting type work, or - 5, 8, or even 10 reps for bodybuilding type work.

Going to failure on every set leads to overtraining very quickly and may not be enough weight to stimulate a response for muscle growth. overtraining will greatly diminish this also.

No scientific studies for you. just years of experience

 

[louden_swain]

1 set is all you need.

 

[MeatHead57]

make your 1-5 reps at the beggining and save your high reps for the end of your workout its worked for me!! like when your doing your power movments do heavy weights low reps and take long rests then once you get into your more low weight high reps take a little break it will help you from over training