The Claim
Training to momentary failure (0–3 or 0 RIR) in trained men is associated with higher dropout rates and protocol deviations, indicating reduced training adherence and feasibility in long-term resistance programs.
What the research says
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In trained men, lifting weights until complete muscle fatigue leads to more people quitting and failing to follow the program correctly, resulting in lower long-term adherence and practicality.
See the scientific wording
Training to momentary failure (0–3 or 0 RIR) in trained men is associated with higher dropout rates and protocol deviations, suggesting that this approach may reduce training adherence and feasibility in long-term resistance programs.
Pushing muscles to complete exhaustion causes intense nerve and muscle signals that the brain interprets as extreme discomfort, making a person less willing to keep going in future workouts.
What the research says
1 studyPeople who pushed every set to total exhaustion had a harder time sticking to the workout plan and didn’t get as strong as those who stopped a few reps short. This suggests going all-out might make people quit more often.
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