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Training to failure is proposed as a necessary strategy to maximize muscle growth.

Practitioners may consider incorporating training to failure in hypertrophy training.

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IT HAS BEEN PROPOSED THAT TRAINING TO FAILURE IS A NECESSARY STRATEGY TO MAXIMIZE MUSCLE GROWTH.
Brad J. Schöenfeld et al. · Strength and conditioning journal · 2019

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Does Training to Failure Maximize Muscle Hypertrophy?

Brad J. Schöenfeld et al. · Strength and conditioning journal · 2019

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