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Intentionally reaching failure during resistance exercise sets is beneficial for stimulating hypertrophy.
Coaches should incorporate failure training to enhance muscle growth.
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INTENTIONALLY REACHING FAILURE DURING RESISTANCE EXERCISE SETS IS A COMMON PRACTICE THAT MIGHT BE MOST BENEFICIAL FOR STIMULATING HYPERTROPHY.
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Training to Failure and Beyond in Mainstream Resistance Exercise Programs
Jeffrey M. Willardson et al. · Strength and conditioning journal · 2010
DOI 10.1519/ssc.0b013e3181cc2a3a
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