Muscular failure is the point during a set when the muscles can no longer produce enough force to lift the given load. Research suggests that training to muscular failure will elicit a hypertrophic response which may be due to activation of a greater number of motor units. When fatigue sets in an even greater number of motor units are recruited to continue the exercise. This provides an additional stimulus for muscle growth and may provide an increased stimulation that maximizes motor unit recruitment. It also appears to enhance training-induced metabolic stress, which also enhances a hypertrophic response. Continuing to train under anaerobic conditions causes the buildup of metabolites and enhances anabolism. While training to failure does appear to be beneficial, evidence suggests that it will also increases the potential for overtraining and psychological burnout. So I encourage bodybuilders to consider all of the above factors and to adjust training variables in order to maximize muscle growth while also avoiding overreaching and burnout. By integrating cyclical periods that employ proper volume, muscle failure, advanced techniques and active rest periods, training can be efficient and effective for long term progress. Train Smart and Good Luck
Posted on: Sun, 16 Mar 2014 16:28:53 +0000
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