324: Benefits Vs. Downsides Of Training To Failure - Mike Israetel

Mike is back on the show for a Q&A. This time we answer your questions ranging from the benefits of exercise variation and why seeking optimal exercises isn’t a great idea to how to know whether you should skip social events or not. Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (02:02) Free weight vs machines and the current problem with the biomechanics movement (17:41) Variation, exercise selection and stalling (22:43) Pain, burn and the sensation of the pump (24:00) Does the position of legs and feet on the leg press matter? (27:53) Is dieting easier during spring & summer time? (34:59) Training session with Nick Walker (40:38) Is obsessive behaviour bad? (49:15) Grinding reps and benefits vs. downsides of going to failure (55:35) Why is the recommended range between 5-30 reps https://www.instagram.com/drmikeisraetel/ https://www.instagram.com/rpstrength/ https://www.instagram.com/teamfullrom/ Thanks, please comment, like and subscribe! COACHING: https://revivestronger.com/online-coaching/ MEMBERSITE: https://revivestronger.com/team-revive-stronger/ WEBSITE: https://www.revivestronger.com FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/revivestronger INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/revivestronger NEWSLETTER: https://bit.ly/2rRONG5 YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ihnszT12vQ __________________________________________________________________ If you want to support us via a donation, that's highly appreciated! Patreon • https://www.patreon.com/revivestronger Don't like Patreon, go to Paypal! • https://bit.ly/2XZloJ4 __________________________________________________________________ Our Ebooks! Ultimate Guide To Contest Prep Ebook: • https://revivestronger.com/product/the-ultimate-guide-to-contest-prep/ Primer Phase Ebook: • https://revivestronger.com/product/the-primer-phase/ __________________________________________________________________ Stay up to date with the latest research and educate yourself! MASS (Research Review): • https://goo.gl/c7FSJD RP+ Membership: • https://ob262.isrefer.com/go/plus/Steve90/ JPS Mentorship • https://jpseducation.mykajabi.com/a/13324/esJ8AZwy __________________________________________________________________ Books we recommend! Muscle & Strength Pyramids • https://goo.gl/S8s6tG RP Books • http://bit.ly/2vREaH0 RP + Members site • https://ob262.isrefer.com/go/plus/Steve90/ For more • http://revivestronger.com/library/ __________________________________________________________________ Supplements: www.cnpprofessional.co.uk - STEVE15 for 15% off __________________________________________________________________ When you're interested in online coaching, please go visit our website and follow the application form: https://www.revivestronger.com/online-coaching/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices