I turned 50 this year and got back into the gym after a (basically) 20 year break. I knew I couldn't lift like I did in my 20s and 30s and I was also aware that the science of resistance training was far more advanced. So I turned to ChatGPT for advice.
My stated goal was overall health and hypertrophy. I'm not looking to get ripped, but I definitely wanted to look better than I did.
So Chat created a 3 set workout that goes 3 RIR, 2 RIR, 1 RIR. No failure. Ever.
I was skeptical but I went with it. The results are amazing. Noticeable muscle growth within a week and now three months down the road it continues. But better than that I feel stronger and healthier rather than just look stronger. I also have much less recovery pain because I'm not going to failure.
I'm guessing by not going to failure my power ceiling isn't climbing as fast as it could though?
Very interesting - thank you for the data.
I turned 50 this year and got back into the gym after a (basically) 20 year break. I knew I couldn't lift like I did in my 20s and 30s and I was also aware that the science of resistance training was far more advanced. So I turned to ChatGPT for advice.
My stated goal was overall health and hypertrophy. I'm not looking to get ripped, but I definitely wanted to look better than I did.
So Chat created a 3 set workout that goes 3 RIR, 2 RIR, 1 RIR. No failure. Ever.
I was skeptical but I went with it. The results are amazing. Noticeable muscle growth within a week and now three months down the road it continues. But better than that I feel stronger and healthier rather than just look stronger. I also have much less recovery pain because I'm not going to failure.
I'm guessing by not going to failure my power ceiling isn't climbing as fast as it could though?