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Especially since the popularity of High Intensity Training and all of its similar versions, going to failure on every set of an exercise (continuing to perform reps to the point of not being able to do anymore) has become a crucial factor.

However, a study in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research found that you’re able to increase total reps for that muscle if you don’t go to failure on the sets. For example, let’s say you’re lifting 200 pounds, and if you were to take the set to the point of failure, you’d probably be able to complete 15 reps. Instead, however, of going to failure, stop 2 or 3 reps short of failure, in other words, stop the set at 12 or 13 reps (even though you could complete 15 reps). This will allow you to be able to do more and more reps in the next sets of that workout. This is because by avoiding failure you’re not draining the muscle, its energy systems, or the nervous system’s capacities.

And, the more reps you can complete overall with the same weight will most definitely lead to more muscle building!

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