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Slow vs Traditional Squat Tempo to Failure: What the Study Found

A crossover study compared slow and traditional barbell squats taken to failure. The tempos redistributed stress rather than producing one universal winner.

September 4, 2026 · 5 min

Anonymous athlete performing a preacher curl while a researcher records the set.

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Training to Failure vs 1–3 RIR: What the New Preacher-Curl Study Found

An eight-week within-person study found similar biceps growth and preacher-curl strength when trained lifters reached failure or stopped with one to three reps in reserve.

September 1, 2026 · 5 min

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