Train to failure or RIR

[Vishal Oza]

Hey Joe,
Could you please explain your views on,
1. Is training to failure all the time detrimental for muscle growth?
2. Should I plan specific phase for training to failure? I mean 4-5 weeks training for near to failure (by keeping 2 RIR) and then 2-3 weeks training for complete failure? Is such a protocol beneficial for better muscle growth?
3. Is it beneficial to increase the volume a tiny bit by keeping 2-3 RIR for my meats and potatoes exercises for all the body parts?

Sorry for too many questions, Thanks!

[Vishal Oza]

**1. Is training to failure all the time detrimental for muscle growth?

[Joe]

Hey Joe,
Could you please explain your views on,
1. Is training to failure all the detrimental for muscle growth?
2. Should I plan specific phase for training to failure? I mean 4-5 weeks training for near to failure (by keeping 2 RIR) and then 2-3 weeks training for complete failure? Is such a protocol beneficial for better muscle growth?
3. Is it beneficial to increase the volume a tiny bit by keeping 2-3 RIR for my meats and potatoes exercises for all the body parts?

Sorry for too many questions, Thanks!

[Vishal Oza]

Ya, absolutely make sense! So, my first priority is progressing load and then I can slowly move towards training to failure. Thanks a lot for the great response, Joe!

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