Episode 194: Martin Refalo- The Science of Training to Failure for Muscle Growth

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In this episode, I'm joined  by Martin Refalo.  Martin is a coach based out of Australia with 7+ years of experience, he is also the education coordinator for JPS Health & Fitness, as well as a natural bodybuilder.  He is currently pursuing his PhD. 

-(0:00) Update on Martin
-(20:35) Overview of his research on training to failure. 
-(34:10) Experimental study findings. 
-(1:04:00) How can you apply these findings to a training program?
-(1:12:17) Is seeing reps drop from set to set a sign of too much fatigue?
-(1:20:10) Takeaways and future research regarding training to failure. 

How to find Martin:

Instagram: @mrfitness_
Website: https://www.jpshealthandfitness.com.au/
Link to paper: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35658845/