set failure

[speedkills]

Are you supposed to lift intill failure for every set? (im bulking)

 

[newf]

Don't go over 12reps. But yes positive failure is very effective.

 

[evolution]

Going your last set to failure is fine. I'd also say you'd want to keep a constant contraction or "flex" through the entire range of motion, use full range of motion, and use a slower tempo.

 

[mike100]

what's positive failure?

 

[R W Elphinstone]

what's positive failure?

My diet!

 

[evolution]

positive failure=concentric failure=you cannot lift the weight up.

 

[R W Elphinstone]

Evolution is absolutely correct - and a word of caution:

If you engage in any exercise like the Bench Press using a Barbell, please enlist the assistance of a Spotter if you are going for Positive Failure. It's just common sense, however every week I see someone stuck under a Barbell full of weight, calling out for help.

If you can't get a spotter, and you still want to reap the benefits of Postive Failure, use a Nautilus Machine (or similar) for that exercise.