Martin Refalo is back on the show to discuss his latest study, investigating the difference between training to failure and leaving 1-2 reps in reserve (RIR) in experienced resistance trainees.

Which came out on top in this study: failure or a perceived 1-2 RIR? Tune in to find out!

Links and resources:

Martin’s latest study: “Similar muscle hypertrophy following eight weeks of resistance training to momentary muscular failure or with repetitions-in-reserve in resistance-trained individuals” – https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/pdf/10.1080/02640414.2024.2321021 

Martin’s first appearance in ep. 23: “Effective applications of failure training” - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fit-to-transform/episodes/Effective-applications-of-failure-training---With-Martin-Refalo---Ep--23-e1s4s3l 

Martin’s open access systematic review and meta-analysis: “Influence of Resistance Training Proximity-to-Failure on Skeletal Muscle Hypertrophy: A Systematic Review with Meta-analysis” – https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40279-022-01784-y

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