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The Repetition Effort Method (REM) or Submaximal Method are components used in conjunction with the Maximum Effort Method, Dynamic Effort Method lifting and the functional training methods. The stimulation of muscle hypertrophy in Repetition and Submaximal effort worked in repetitions or to a fatigued state are similar methods. The difference is Submaximal refers to lifting a load less than the maximal weight for reps. Repetition Effort refers to lifting that same weight to failure. Both methods are used for gaining muscle size. Additionally, the Submaximal Method is great for muscle coordination. If this is compared to the Maximum Effort Method, these two methods have a lower chance of injury.

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True failure can be defined as when any given muscle can no longer contract or expand in its range of motion. Lifting until failure can also become more mental than physical. Often a person attempting to lift until failure usually will experience a "mental breakdown" first before a "physical breakdown". However, working out until failure can also lead to an "overexertion" issue. This means that a person who lifts with too high of a training volume frequently is just simply over-training, and may lead to physical depletion's. However, you must pay attention to your overall volume in your strength and conditioning programs including reps and sets to ensure you are not over training. Remember to train optimally not maximally.

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