406: RIR Or Training To Failure | New Scienti...

In this episode, Eric Helms and Steve Hall discuss training strategies, auto-regulation, the role of cardio in bodybuilding, and practical techniques for efficient training. They share insights from their recent training camps and personal experiences to help listeners optimize t ...  Show more

Steve Hall shares insights on how daily discipline and small habits compound over time to produce extraordinary results in bodybuilding and life. He discusses myths, long-term strategies, and practical tips for consistent progress. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and overview of the ...  Show more

A recent study challenged the commonly held belief that you have to lift to failure to gain muscle size and strength. Should you heed it?Read the transcript.Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows.Subscribe to the newsletter for regular updates.Join the conversation on Faceb ...  Show more

How many SETS and REPS per week is best for hypertrophy? How HARD should you train? Train to FAILURE? How do you track volume? Dr. Mike Israetel, Phd and I try to answer these questions through conversation. 

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0:00 Intro 1:03 - How hard should you train? (Greg's answer) 4:19 - How important is failure for hypertrophy 13:55 - Is going to failure more risky or injurious? 26:53 - RPE for muscle growth: good or bad? 30:54 - Does it matter when you train to failure in a mesocycle? 34:45 - W ...  Show more

Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:48 - What is hard training (concepts & definitions) 7:00 - Is there a "minimum RPE" for hypertrophy? 10:50 - Is volume or intensity more important? 15:42 - Do you have a gripe with low volume (HIT) training? 18:25 - How do you progress on a moderate-effor ...  Show more