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MrSkinny · 11-03-2005, 04:03 PM

Little confused here!

I have seen a recurring theme on training recommendations, that is, to train to failure. However, is this meant to be on EVERY set of every exercise or just on the LAST set. For example: if I train to failue on every set, the reps are like 8, 5, 3, and on subsequent exercises, I have to drop the weight a lot (maybe cos my arms tire, dunno)

Also, what about 'drop sets' (probably I have the name wrong), whereby you pyramid down with any rest? Should I try that one the last set or maybe do 2 sets, pyramiding down each time. I tried that on that quads last week and boy did I feel it!! Though, it becomes really hard to finish the training session at such a high intensity.

Thanks to all in advance.

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MrSkinny Making Progress Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: London Posts: 255 Rep Power:	Training to failure? Little confused here! I have seen a recurring theme on training recommendations, that is, to train to failure. However, is this meant to be on EVERY set of every exercise or just on the LAST set. For example: if I train to failue on every set, the reps are like 8, 5, 3, and on subsequent exercises, I have to drop the weight a lot (maybe cos my arms tire, dunno) Also, what about 'drop sets' (probably I have the name wrong), whereby you pyramid down with any rest? Should I try that one the last set or maybe do 2 sets, pyramiding down each time. I tried that on that quads last week and boy did I feel it!! Though, it becomes really hard to finish the training session at such a high intensity. Thanks to all in advance.