Rep Speed

[chainsaw2]

I prefer using slower reps like 3 seconds up and 3 seconds down I feel I can control the weight better and avoid injury. Plus I read that fast reps just produce pumps and doesnt work the muscle as effective. Anyone got some knowledge for me.

 

[UNDERTAKER]

I know bob prefers TUT with is a type of training involving slow reps.

 

[ke0ki]

I can attest that going slower definetly reduces your chances of injury. I used to have frequent shoulder problems on flat bench but once I began doing slow up/down tempos I haven't had a single problem.

 

[CROWLER]

I do 10 seconds up and down.



CROWLER

 

[fkngchucknorris]

I do 10 seconds up and down.



CROWLER

i could never do that. lol.

 

[Magickk]

I do 10 seconds up and down.



CROWLER

Similar to my leg workout, I see... I do 25 seconds down, 20 seconds up for 5 sets of 20 using 500 lbs. on squat... :smite:

 

[chainsaw]

Similar to my leg workout, I see... I do 25 seconds down, 20 seconds up for 5 sets of 20 using 500 lbs. on squat... :smite:

Is that even possible, is it hard to count when your straning and you would have to take a few breathes inbetween. Educate me?

 

[Scottyo]

Is that even possible, is it hard to count when your straning and you would have to take a few breathes inbetween. Educate me?

ummm...I think he was joking. Either that or he has tree trunks for legs and then some.

 

[stalemate]

Is that even possible, is it hard to count when your straning and you would have to take a few breathes inbetween. Educate me?

he was joking.....that would be like 15 minutes PER set!! so just a squat workout would be frickin an hour and 15 minutes not including breaks in between sets. lol.

 

[not_big_enuf]

Yeah, my workout takes about 8 hours a day...

he was joking.....that would be like 15 minutes PER set!! so just a squat workout would be frickin an hour and 15 minutes not including breaks in between sets. lol.

 

[Magickk]

Is that even possible, is it hard to count when your straning and you would have to take a few breathes inbetween. Educate me?

Dude you could inject me with a gram of test prop ED for a week and I wouldn't be able to squat 500 lbs. for one rep IN ANY WAY SHAPE OR FORM :lol: It was just fine sarcasm and goofiness man...

 

[not_big_enuf]

We in the bodybuilding world don't take or understand sarcasm. It's not welcomed here... now let me get back to my 8 hour workout...

 

[Magickk]

:rofl:

 

[not_big_enuf]

Yeah, see, I'm on a wireless laptop that I hold and check the forums while i'm squatting. It's really efficient that way and I get an extra pump while holding the laptop and doing each rep.

 

[Magickk]

You get a good TUT forearm work that way, too, I'll bet!