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SynthesisBMC sports science, medicine & rehabilitation2026

Effects of resistance training performed to repetition non-failure on exercise performance in healthy adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Shaopeng Wu, Lijuan Xie, Ziren Zhao, Xin Zheng, Xiaoqian Yin, Jingming Hou, Kaixiang Zhou, Peng Tang

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Synthesis in BMC sports science, medicine & rehabilitation, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Shaopeng WuDepartment of Rehabilitation, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, China.
Lijuan XieDepartment of Rehabilitation, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, China.
Ziren ZhaoCollege of Physical Education and Health Science, Chongqing Normal University, Chongqing, China.
Xin ZhengCollege of Physical Education and Health Science, Chongqing Normal University, Chongqing, China.
Xiaoqian YinCollege of Physical Education and Health Science, Chongqing Normal University, Chongqing, China.
Jingming HouDepartment of Rehabilitation, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, China.
Kaixiang ZhouCollege of Physical Education and Health Science, Chongqing Normal University, Chongqing, China.
Peng TangDepartment of Rehabilitation, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, China. 498157055@tmmu.edu.cn.

Funding

Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University 2023XJS22
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveThis systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to compare the effects of resistance training (RT) performed to non-failure versus failure on muscular strength, hypertrophy, endurance, and power in healthy adults.

methodWe searched four databases (PubMed, Web of Science, SPORTDiscus, and MEDLINE). Randomized controlled trials comparing RT performed to non-failure and failure were included. Outcomes included muscular strength, hypertrophy, endurance, and power. Random-effects meta-analyses were performed to calculate standardized mean differences (SMD) with 95% confidence intervals (CI).

resultA total of 20 studies with 556 participants were included. The results indicated non-failure training superior to failure training in terms of dynamic strength (SMD

conclusionThese findings indicate that resistance training performed to non-failure appears to be as effective as training to failure for most neuromuscular adaptations and may provide a small advantage for dynamic strength development. These findings suggest that reaching muscular failure is not necessary to maximize resistance training adaptations. Future research should explore the long-term physiological and neuromuscular adaptations associated with non-failure training across different populations, training statuses, and sport events.

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Muscular enduranceMuscular hypertrophyMuscular powerMuscular strengthNon-failure training

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PMID42410632
PMCPMC13377779

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