When to use it
Rest-pause is an advanced technique for trainees who have mastered one straight set to failure. It is demanding and should be used sparingly with safe failure practice. Read the full article →
Rest-pause
Rest-pause is a High-Intensity Training technique in which, after reaching momentary muscular failure, the lifter rests briefly (around ten seconds) and continues with further single-rep maxima. It extends a set beyond the initial failure point to accumulate more high-intensity work. It is associated with Mike Mentzer.
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Failure Point is a training logbook, not medical advice. Consult a physician before starting any intense training program.