@hybridcalisthenics: I almost always take sets to failure or near failure. "Failure" means different things to different people, though. It ranges from "mild discomfort was felt" to "I literally cannot move". So I say "do as many as you safely can", but this can also seem vague to some people. A simple way is to notice the speed of your last few reps. If they are much slower (like, you literally can't move faster even if you tried) and your form is starting to fall apart a bit, you're probably near the end of your set and you only have 1-2 more. Others just think "leave 0-2 reps in reserve" Learning to do this safely helps us push ourselves safely to grow and get stronger. Have a wonderful day! #hybridcalisthenics
If you were in control enough that you can safely go to failure, is there a reason why you wouldn’t want to go to failure? Does it beat up the muscles too much or something?
2026-06-02 14:36:43
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ivy :
Thank you for all of your help and I have such a deep love for you
2026-05-30 00:46:17
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Sadie :
This is really helpful! Thank you.
2026-05-30 06:00:51
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Mike :
it’s been a while since you’ve been on my fyp
2026-05-29 07:19:14
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ivy :
That’s how I usually try to and it helped me touch my toes and whatnot for the first time ever!
2026-05-29 16:06:47
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