Is training to failure a safe and effective method for improving athletic performance?

Troy, although I don’t thoroughly agree with how you’ve expressed training to failure, I thought I might share with you some research on the topic. Please know I appreciate your contribution. All the best as you inspire the world to fitness!

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Training Leading To Repetition Failure Enhances Bench Press Strength Gains in Elite Junior Athletes

DRINKWATER, ERIC J.; LAWTON, TRENT W.; LINDSELL, ROD P.; PYNE, DAVID B.; HUNT, PATRICK H.; MCKENNA, MICHAEL J.

Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research. 19(2):382-388, May 2005.

TRAINING LEADING TO REPETITION FAILURE ENHANCES BENCH PRESS STRENGTH GAINS IN ELITE JUNIOR ATHLE…

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The Application of Training To Failure in Periodized Multiple-Set Resistance Exercise Programs

WILLARDSON, JEFFREY M.

Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research. 21(2):628-631, May 2007.

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Short-Term Performance Effects of Weight Training With Multiple Sets Not to Failure vs. a Single Set to Failure in Women

SANBORN, KIMBERLY; BOROS, RHONDA; HRUBY, JOE; SCHILLING, BRIAN; O’BRYANT, HAROLD S.; JOHNSON, ROBERT L.; HOKE, TOMMY; STONE, MEG E.; STONE, MICHAEL H.

Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research. 14(3):

Thanks for your post. Much appreciated! 8))