Training To Failure: This Study Completely Changed How I Think

Описание: In this episode, I sit down with exercise scientist Dr. Martin Refalo to discuss his research on reps in reserve (RIR) and what it reveals about how close to failure you need to train to maximize muscle growth. We also explore how exercise selection and fatigue influence your training, and whether low-volume training can be effective for building muscle.


Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction
02:32 - What Is Reps in Reserve (RIR)?
06:21 - My Favorite Study on RIR
27:54 - Should You Train to Failure?
37:43 - Does Exercise Selection Affect RIR?
45:53 - Should You Be Concerned About Fatigue?
01:01:16 - What RIR Maximizes Muscle Growth?
01:08:40 - How Effective Is Low-Volume Training?
01:19:51 - Martin’s Hot Take


References:

Martin’s RIR Paper
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38393...

RIR Meta-Analysis
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38970...

Social Media and Mental Fatigue
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34000...
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles...

Low-Volume Study
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40249...

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