Should you train to failure in every exercise?
Huh… but there’s a prescribed number of reps… 8… 10… 12??? Well… Choose a weight that allows you to FAIL within the predetermined number of reps prescribed in your workout. For example: if it’s 8 reps… aim to reach failure on the seventh or eighth rep… if you reach failure on the ninth or tenth, increase the weight… if you reach failure on the fifth or sixth rep… decrease the weight.
You’ll hardly ever find the right weights on your first attempt when doing your workout for the first time… but little by little, you’ll get it all adjusted!
Tip
If you’re not used to using a set tempo and a full range of motion… you should readjust the weight… downward… until you adapt… remembering that, as I keep saying, weight is the last “detail.” Prioritize form, tempo, range of motion, and adequate rest periods… and finally, the weight!
How do you train to failure?
As for training to failure… as long as you’re not a beginner or returning from a long period of inactivity, you should reach failure in every exercise in your workout. But you might ask: Huh… but isn’t there a prescribed number of reps… 8… 10… 12??? Well… Choose a weight that allows you to FAIL within the predetermined number of reps.
For example: if it says 8 reps… aim to reach failure on the seventh or eighth rep… if you reach failure on the ninth or tenth, increase the weight… if you reach failure on the fifth or sixth rep… decrease the weight, okay 😉 You’ll hardly ever find the right weights on your first attempt when doing your workout for the first time… but little by little, you’ll get it all adjusted!
