A common strength training practice has the lifter lifting extra forced repetitions when he or she reaches failure in order to increase strength. However, according to an article posted by National Strength and Conditioning Association, neither addition volume (weight lifted) nor forced repetitions will help anyone increase his or her strength. So, don’t hurt yourself - once you fail, you have pushed yourself hard enough. Live for the moment, and prepare for next set.
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pk // Jan 2, 2008 at 12:36 pm
how about after u fail, u do like slow motion with spot reps? u know, like in benchpress, u come down slowly with the weight and then someone picks it up for u?
Reggie // Jan 2, 2008 at 12:54 pm
From my experience and readings, I believe the best way to go for the extra mile is to lower the volume and lift a couple more reps on your own, which is not “forced” because you are doing it with your own strength. I don’t believe lowering the weight slowly and having someone lifting it up for you is effective, as the linked article has suggested. But again, the experiment is based on volleyball and basketball players, whom are built anatomically different from football, soccer, or other athletes. Hey, be a guinea pig, try the first method on your own!
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