May 2020 PMID 31809457

Is Performing Repetitions to Failure Less Important Than Volume for Muscle Hypertrophy and Strength?

Lucas T Lacerda, Rodrigo O Marra-Lopes, Rodrigo C R Diniz, Fernando V Lima, Sara A Rodrigues, Hugo C Martins-Costa, Michael G Bemben, Mauro H Chagas

Mentions

25
Peak: 13 in May 2020
across 4 sources since Dec 2019

Extended reach

127,245
potential audience

Total likes

144

Video views

4,052

Mentions per month

Dec 2019 – Jul 2025

Where it's discussed

  • X / Twitter18 posts
  • YouTube3 videos
  • News3 articles
  • Facebook1 posts

AI synopsis

What people are saying

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.

Top posts

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Ben Greenfield
@bengreenfield · X

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 followers View post →
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 followers View post →
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 followers View post →
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 followers View post →
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 followers View post →
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 followers View post →

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Javed Alam
@jalam1001 · X

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 followers View post →
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 followers View post →
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

Jul 9, 2020 · 6 followers View post →
José Antonio Benítez Muñoz
@jabenitezm4 · 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 · 434 followers View post →
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 followers View post →
Darío Álvarez
@_dsalvarez · X

RT @dvarelaP4T: Possible benefits for neuromuscular adaptations with high effort but non-failure training vs training to failure with volu…

May 27, 2020 · 3 shares · 93 followers View post →
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 followers View post →
Public Jones
@publicjones · X

Is Performing Repetitions to Failure Less Important Than Volume for Muscle Hypertrophy and Strength? - PubMed https://t.co/XcaRSR1NV6

May 23, 2020 · 267 followers View post →
Christian Ubilla
@doctorubilla · 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 · 123 followers View post →
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 followers View post →
laili
@laili_lai · 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 · 68 followers View post →
Dr. Patrick Krupka
@DrKrupka · 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 · 130 followers View post →
Dr. Nate Deitz
@drnatedeitz · 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 22, 2020 · 7 shares · 78 followers View post →
rgsbenavides
@rgsbenavides · 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 22, 2020 · 7 shares · 165 followers View post →
Henry Chien, CFA ⭐️
@HenryChien4 · 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 22, 2020 · 7 shares · 819 followers View post →
Ben Greenfield
@bengreenfield · X

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 followers View post →
Joaquín San José
@jsanjosea · X

RT @nick_krontiris: Is Performing Repetitions to Failure Less Important Than Volume for Muscle Hypertrophy and Strength? https://t.co/p5ZX…

Dec 10, 2019 · 1 share · 408 followers View post →
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 followers View post →
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