The overall tone reflects curiosity and agreement, especially with comments like 'good to know' and acknowledging the study's findings that challenge common beliefs about training to failure. The interest is driven by phrases like 'amazing to see' and 'contrast it to popular opinions,' which show enthusiasm for new insights, although the discussion remains largely at a practical and superficial level.
AgreementModerate agreement
Most discussion participants agree that performing sets to failure may not be necessary if volume is maintained, as indicated by positive comments about the study's findings.
InterestHigh interest
The topic clearly attracts high interest, with posts highlighting how the research contrasts popular gym opinions and emphasizing its relevance for workout strategies.
EngagementModerate engagement
Posts show moderate engagement, with some participants referencing specific research outcomes and considering practical implications, but lacking in-depth analysis.
ImpactModerate impact
The discussions suggest the findings could influence training approaches, though the impact remains moderate as many users are cautious about applying results broadly.
Abstract in brief
The study explored the effects of training to muscle failure (MF) versus not to failure (NMF) on muscle strength and hypertrophy in ten untrained men, using unilateral knee extension workouts.
Both MF and NMF protocols, performed with the same volume, showed similar increases in strength and muscle growth after 14 weeks of training.
Individual results indicated that the NMF method may lead to better outcomes for muscle hypertrophy in the vastus lateralis and improved endurance compared to the MF approach.
If volume is equal, turns out you don’t really need to perform your training sets to “failure” for hypertrophy. Good to know for you masochists.
May 22, 2020 · 34 likes · 7 shares · 95,293 followersView post →
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wod_science
@wod_science · X
❗️Beware, this was in untrained individuals. Data might be different in trained volunteers. In any case, cool study.
Jan 21, 2024 · 5 likes · 1 share · 309 followersView post →
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daniel varela PhD
@dr_dvarela_P4T · X
Possible benefits for neuromuscular adaptations with high effort but non-failure training vs training to failure with volume equated
https://t.co/f49gZLIMTQ
May 27, 2020 · 3 likes · 3 shares · 921 followersView post →
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Nick Krontiris
@nick_krontiris · X
Is Performing Repetitions to Failure Less Important Than Volume for Muscle Hypertrophy and Strength?
https://t.co/p5ZXvZTAYz
#exercise #fitness #fit #FitLife #FitnessAddict #Workout #TrainHard #GymLife #GymTime #muscle #strength #lift #GetStrong #hypertrophy #gainz #gains
Dec 9, 2019 · 2 likes · 1 share · 19,489 followersView post →
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andres acevedo
@andresace260695 · X
RT @dvarelaP4T: Possible benefits for neuromuscular adaptations with high effort but non-failure training vs training to failure with volu…
May 28, 2020 · 3 shares · 1,938 followersView post →
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james Bond
@jamesBo74099976 · X
RT @bengreenfield: If volume is equal, turns out you don’t really need to perform your training sets to “failure” for hypertrophy. Good to…
May 23, 2020 · 7 shares · 1,463 followersView post →
Are you neglecting key muscles that affect your strength and posture? This video highlights essential muscles like rear delts, lower traps, tibialis anterior, rotator cuff, and serratus anterior, explaining how training…
Training to failure can stimulate muscle growth, but overdoing it may impair recovery. Using failure sparingly and focusing on optimal load and recovery strategies is more effective for consistent progress.
This video examines the 'repetition continuum' theory, which correlates various weights with specific muscle adaptations. Recent findings reveal that muscle adaptations can occur across a broader range of loads…
RT @wod_science: ❗️Beware, this was in untrained individuals. Data might be different in trained volunteers. In any case, cool study.
Jan 21, 2024 · 1 share · 1,006 followersView post →
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wod_science
@wod_science · X
❗️Beware, this was in untrained individuals. Data might be different in trained volunteers. In any case, cool study.
Jan 21, 2024 · 5 likes · 1 share · 309 followersView post →
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Coach Calum Edsor
@cjexercise · X
This weeks article continues our hypertrophy theme. It's amazing to see the research and contrast it to some of the popular opinions.
https://t.co/hFPoFRFDQ1. https://t.co/SEpAYEG9Vo
Possible benefits for neuromuscular adaptations with high effort but non-failure training vs training to failure with volume equated
https://t.co/f49gZLIMTQ
May 27, 2020 · 3 likes · 3 shares · 921 followersView post →
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Public Jones
@publicjones · X
Is Performing Repetitions to Failure Less Important Than Volume for Muscle Hypertrophy and Strength? - PubMed https://t.co/XcaRSR1NV6
Is Performing Repetitions to Failure Less Important Than Volume for Muscle Hypertrophy and Strength?
https://t.co/p5ZXvZTAYz
#exercise #fitness #fit #FitLife #FitnessAddict #Workout #TrainHard #GymLife #GymTime #muscle #strength #lift #GetStrong #hypertrophy #gainz #gains
Dec 9, 2019 · 2 likes · 1 share · 19,489 followersView post →
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