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

In this episode, pro bodybuilder Pete shares his remarkable journey of muscle growth in his 30s, the impact of unconventional training methods, and the importance of mindset, consistency, and smart nutrition in long-term bodybuilding success. Chapters 00:00 Unconventional Gains: ...  Show more

In this episode, Cliff Wilson shares insights on training strategies, the importance of skill development, and psychological aspects of bodybuilding. He discusses modifications post-illness, the value of high-rep training, and his upcoming book 'Becoming Unrivaled' that explores ...  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