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Training to failure for strength gains vs hypertropy

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Dreyth:
Cant remember what the latest science on this was, but:

What was the “consensus” on leaving a couple of reps in the tank? Is that optimal for stimulating type ii fibers or what? I figure you can do more volume (sets) that way. On the other hand, some say you dont get best stimulation until you’re basically at failure (view the slides here

CoolColJ:
research has shown that you get similar hypertrophy keeping 2-3 reps in the tank.

You can also take into account fatigue to stimulus ratio - going to failure may or may not be better, but it' sure causes more muscle damage and fatigue out of proportion to the benefits
And you can do more volume, retain better technique, and reduce injury potential not doing so

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