Does doing partial reps after failure increase total volume load and muscle tension compared to stopping at failure?

Partial Reps1 min readUpdated May 19, 2026

What the Evidence Shows

Our current analysis shows that doing partial reps after reaching failure appears to increase both total volume load and muscle tension compared to stopping at that point. The evidence we have reviewed leans toward this approach helping you lift more weight in a single set.

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May 19, 2026·Last updated May 19, 2026
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