Resistance Training to Failure: A Science-to-Practice Guide for the Fitness Professional

Apply It! • In the case of both low- and high-intensity resistance training (RT), fitness professionals should teach their clients to lift near failure without achieving complete momentary muscular failure (MMF), as indicated by a ratings of perceived exertion value of 8 to 9 or repetitions in reserve value of 1 to 2.
Source: ACSMs Health and Fitness Journal - Category: Sports Medicine Tags: Features Source Type: research