The Claim

Training to muscular failure in recreationally strength-trained adults produces greater internal training load perception than non-failure resistance exercise, indicating higher perceived exertion and fatigue.

Source: Acute effects of muscle failure and training system (traditional vs. rest-pause) in resistance exercise on countermovement jump performance in trained adults

What the research says

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Cause and effect
1 study reviewed
In plain English

When people who lift weights for fun push themselves until their muscles can't do any more reps, they feel more tired and worn out compared to when they stop earlier.

See the scientific wording

Training to muscular failure produces greater internal training load perception compared to non-failure resistance exercise in recreationally strength-trained adults, indicating higher perceived exertion and fatigue.

What the research says

1 study

  1. Study: Acute effects of muscle failure and training system (traditional vs. rest-pause) in resistance exercise on countermovement jump performance in trained adults

    The study found that pushing muscles to failure during weightlifting made people feel more tired and strained compared to stopping before failure, exactly as the claim stated.

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