this approach with myself and with clients, the harder it is to ignore. Most people walk into the gym stressed about hitting every rep for every set, especially when there are 4 or more sets programmed. They’ll get all 12 reps, every time, and still have plenty left in the tank. Sure, the effort is there, but they’re missing a major driver of hypertrophy: actual intensity. When you train close enough to failure, around 1 to 3 reps in reserve, you don’t need 4, 5, or 6 sets to grow. Some movement