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There is no consensus definition for 'failure' in resistance training literature.
Practitioners should be aware of the lack of standardization in training definitions when interpreting research.
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The findings highlight that no consensus definition for 'failure' exists in the literature.
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The claim is based on a scoping review of existing literature.
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Towards an improved understanding of proximity-to-failure in resistance training and its influence on skeletal muscle hypertrophy, neuromuscular fatigue, muscle damage, and perceived discomfort: A scoping review
Martin C. Refalo et al. · Journal of Sports Sciences · 2022
DOI 10.1080/02640414.2022.2080165
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