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How close to failure should you train?
Stopping a set one or two reps short of failure builds about as much muscle as going all the way, with less fatigue. Here is what the research shows.
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4 min read
Stopping a set one or two reps short of failure builds about as much muscle as going all the way, with less fatigue. Here is what the research shows.

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