Training to Failure Every Set or Just the Last One

[Gregoryjjtt]

I see mixed opinions on this Some say every set should be close to failure others warn it kills recovery How are you guys approaching intensity these days

[Samuel#56%]

I only take my last set to failure If I do every set my strength tanks fast and the whole workout falls apart

[Brandon~€~]

Training to failure every set burned me out quick I make better progress staying 1–2 reps shy most of the time

[Scott789)!]

I go to failure on isolation movements but never on big compounds Too much fatigue for not much extra gain

[Justin%₹#]

What helped me most was rotating intensity One week push harder next week leave some reps in the tank

[Benjamin#43#]

I only hit failure when I feel really good that day Forcing it every session wrecked my recovery

[Larry0^0]

I treat failure like a tool not a rule Use it on the last set when form is solid and joints feel good

[Stephen€^0]

Doing every set to failure made my workouts way longer and I was always sore Backing off helped me stay consistent

[Jonathan!?[]

Science seems to lean toward close to failure not every set is death I’ve grown better keeping 1–2 reps in reserve on most sets me

[Yourmuscleshop]

I just take the last set to failure. Earlier sets stay 1–2 reps shy. Works best for recovery.