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It is not about any pathology or injury but about a formula of work. It consists of reaching the maximum of muscular capacity so that in a series of a given exercise it is impossible to do a repetition plus. The objective is to achieve better results in training reaching the maximum capacity because, although many times we end up exhausted from a series, it is very possible that, with a little effort, we can do a few more repetitions. It can be a good option when we feel that evolution has stalled, however, it is always advisable to do it in the hands of a professional who will advise us to avoid injuries.
In any case, the work with muscle failure It is necessary to do it with a partner to assist us after that last repetition. It must be borne in mind that if done correctly, the last of the series will be a great effort for which we may need help since we will be, literally, at the limit of our strength, so much so that there cannot be a next one. Therefore, we will need assistance to remove the dumbbells, the bar or the load element that we are using. Without the assistance of a partner, it will be difficult to really reach failure.
To reach failure, you do not have to take into account the number of repetitions, but do them until you can no longer, so it is interesting to use a higher than usual load as long as it allows the correct execution of the movement. Therefore, to start, it is necessary to warm up very well and arrive at training rested, that is, to spend a couple of days without training. It is not recommended that it be daily training but that it be done sporadically to promote good muscle development.
This training is for athletes with a certain level of experience since it is essential to know yourself and know how far you can go to adjust the limits. Otherwise, muscle failure will be difficult to achieve. It is also very important to include breaks in the planning of the exercises to allow a good muscle recovery after the effort to which it is subjected.
Benefits
- Increase strength levels.
- Prepare the muscle for great efforts.
- Promotes good muscle development.
- It serves as a stimulus for muscle reactivation.
Contraindications
- It is considered an aggressive workout that can lead to injuries such as muscle tears.
- It can cause tendinitis or contractures.
- Working with submaximal loads without reaching failure can improve results.
- It is not suitable for beginners.
- Catabolic metabolism may predominate.