I would argue fatigue is actually disadvantageous for hypertrophy. High levels of fatigue hinder motor unit recruitment. The goal of hypertrophy training shouldn’t be inducing fatigue. Also higher fatigue levels can limit the amount of mechanical tension someone can apply during a set from decreased reps achieved or weight lifted.
I see where you’re coming from. And I’d agree if you’re referring to total muscular failure. I don’t encourage this. But research does suggest that working *close* to failure is advantageous for hypertrophic results. With the caveat that this is not necessarily advised for larger compound or axially loaded movements (ie maybe localized muscular failure makes more sense [quad extensions] than an exercise with more systemic load [like a back squat]). I do think we can say total failure is not needed for muscle growth. *Close* to failure does seem to be supported by literature. But there is still nuance - like the exercise selection example I gave.
Would you say your current training is more strength or hypertrophy based? OR if you’re training clients, do most of them want to train for strength or hypertrophy… or something entirely different and you’re just watching this video for program design ideas? ;)
One of the best videos I've watched in TH-cam explaining this topic 👏🏻
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This is great information! I’m only 10 months into weight training and info like this is really starting to make sense to me now. Thank you!
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I would argue fatigue is actually disadvantageous for hypertrophy. High levels of fatigue hinder motor unit recruitment. The goal of hypertrophy training shouldn’t be inducing fatigue. Also higher fatigue levels can limit the amount of mechanical tension someone can apply during a set from decreased reps achieved or weight lifted.
I see where you’re coming from. And I’d agree if you’re referring to total muscular failure. I don’t encourage this. But research does suggest that working *close* to failure is advantageous for hypertrophic results. With the caveat that this is not necessarily advised for larger compound or axially loaded movements (ie maybe localized muscular failure makes more sense [quad extensions] than an exercise with more systemic load [like a back squat]).
I do think we can say total failure is not needed for muscle growth. *Close* to failure does seem to be supported by literature. But there is still nuance - like the exercise selection example I gave.
Would you say your current training is more strength or hypertrophy based? OR if you’re training clients, do most of them want to train for strength or hypertrophy… or something entirely different and you’re just watching this video for program design ideas? ;)
I am currently watching a lot of Renaissance Periodization. Found your channel. Subbed because good content deserves subs.
Thank you!