Does training to failure in the stretched position build more muscle than training in the shortened position?

1 min readUpdated May 19, 2026

What the Evidence Shows

What we have found so far suggests that training to failure while your muscles are fully stretched likely builds more muscle than stopping when they are fully squeezed. Our current analysis shows that the evidence we have reviewed leans toward this approach for muscle growth.

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May 19, 2026·Last updated May 19, 2026
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