How To Tell If You're Training Hard Enough (Using Science)

Timestamps: 0:00 How To Tell If You're Training Hard Enough 9:14 Jeff Nippard (RPE Oopsie) 10:34 Chris Bumstead (RPE 10) 11:30 John Meadows (RPE 9) 12:11 Kai Greene (RPE 7-8) 12:36 Ronnie Coleman (RPE yeah buddy) 13:34 Alberto Nunez (RPE 9-10) 13:54 Greg Doucette (RPE 10) 14:40 Matt Ogus (RPE 8-9) 15:17 Stefi Cohen (???) 16:28 Sunny Andrews (???) 17:01 Jay Cutler (???) † Watch the footnote to this video: What Does 0 RIR Really Look Like? https://youtu.be/EHsW37g2uGU ------------------------------- Help SUPPORT the channel by: 1. Trying one of my training programs: → http://www.jeffnippard.com/programs If you're still in your first 1-2 years of lifting, I strongly recommend running my Fundamentals Program: https://shop.jeffnippard.com/product/fundamentals-hypertrophy-program/ 2. Checking out what my sponsors have to offer: ▹ MASS (Monthly Research Review) ‣ https://bit.ly/jeffMASS ‣ Only $25/month (pre-paid yearly) ▹ PEScience Supplements ‣ https://www.PEScience.com ‣ Use discount code JEFF to save $$ ▹ RISE Training Gear and Sportwear ‣ http://rise.ca/jeff ‣ Use discount code JEFF to save 10% The shirt, shorts and belt I'm wearing in this video can be found through this affiliate link. I earn a commission when you shop through the link below: http://rise.ca/jeff ------------------------------- How do you know if you're training hard enough? Is there a low-end threshold for maximizing muscle growth? Should you train to failure "just in case"? In addition to answering these questions, I'm also analyzing the RPE (or RIR) of some bodybuilders including Jay Cutler, Chris Bumstead, John Meadows, Kai Greene, Ronnie Coleman, Alberto Nunez, Greg Doucette, Matt Ogus, Stefi Cohen and Sunny Andrews. I also discuss what the science says about the relationship between proximity to failure and rep speed. Enjoy! ------------------------------- References Failure Definition: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/312032590 Rep Speed: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/334751432 https://www.researchgate.net/publication/327645692 https://www.massmember.com/products/mass-subscription/categories/1458811/posts/4920139 Review Article Supporting Training to Failure: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/259390281 Training Volume Meta-Analyses: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/305455324 https://weightology.net/the-members-area/evidence-based-guides/set-volume-for-muscle-size-the-ultimate-evidence-based-bible/ Non-Failure vs Failure Training: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2095254621000077 https://www.researchgate.net/publication/343885215 https://www.instagram.com/p/CIiu3zHlvqg/?igshid=1mkzc3jpqcgvl RPE and RIR: https://www.massmember.com/products/mass-subscription/categories/2286003/posts/7716572 https://www.instagram.com/p/CE2TNjBAvVU/?igshid=dsmmznt3x5rt http://www.lookgreatnaked.com/blog/do-you-need-to-train-to-failure-insights-from-our-new-meta-analysis/ ------------------------------- Music: Bankrupt Beats: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MgFEinpiBns https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X1g3Ts4VUr0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9iN7jlPJhyQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8W5pW9debXM Blue Wednesday: Honey https://soundcloud.com/bluewednesday Edited by me using Final Cut Pro! ------------------------------- Follow me on social media: INSTAGRAM ‣ http://instagram.com/jeffnippard SNAPCHAT ‣ http://snapchat.com/add/jeffnippard FACEBOOK ‣ http://facebook.com/jeffnippard TWITTER ‣ http://twitter.com/jeffnippard PODCAST ‣ The Jeff Nippard Podcast on iTunes and Stitcher ------------------------------- About me: I'm a Canadian natural pro bodybuilder and internationally-qualified powerlifter with a BSc in biochemistry/chemistry and a passion for science. I've been training for 12 years drug-free. I'm 5'5 and fluctuate between 160 lbs (lean) and 180 lbs (bulked). ------------------------------- Disclaimers: Jeff Nippard is not a doctor or a medical professional. Always consult a physician before starting any exercise program. Use of this information is strictly at your own risk. Jeff Nippard will not assume any liability for direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of information contained in this video including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness or death.