Unpopular opinion: You don’t have to train to failure to build muscle or gain strength. Contrary to popular belief, you don’t have to train to failure to see results. There’s plenty of studies that have shown that stopping a few reps short of failure still stimulates muscle growth effectively. So why should you leave at least two perfect reps in the tank when you lift? It’s more important to focus on proper form - over time you’ll be able to contract muscles more intensely & you’re better able to tap into the mind/muscle connection. Training to failure consistently can lead to overtraining & poor recovery which slows your gains and increases your chance of injury. We’re not saying that you don’t have to work HARD to build muscle & strength (you do😉), we just want you to work SMARTER. Let us know your thoughts in the comments below. Do you train to failure or prefer focusing on proper form & on the muscles you’re working? Don’t forget about our upcoming spring break training ...