Failure by Definition

[Future]

Well how would you define faliure in training. I personally don't think it has a set definition. I do believe just as with performing the reps with control you also fail with a bit of control. Sure things happen and that is why machines and or a spotter are nice. Just my thoughts.

 

[rAJJIN]

well

To me its when you push to the point that you just cant get another one.
Not because it burns or hurts..But because the muscle is just shot.

 

[rAJJIN]

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And the beyond failure imo is when you have a spoter and do force reps after. Im a big beleiver in going to failure But Im not so Much the beyond failure...Im getting old and trying to aviod any injuries

 

[xcelbeyond]

To me its when you push to the point that you just cant get another one.
Not because it burns or hurts..But because the muscle is just shot.

This what I thought also.

But - what about the reason being you've exceeded CNS capacity (or just mentally give up)

I've heard it said that your mind gives in way before the muscle actually does.