How much does the lifting tempo you use in the gym matter? Well, a lot, at least according to a new meta-analysis that lays the foundation for today’s episode.
The study showed that lifting weights intentionally slowly leads to slower strength gains, while lifting them as fast as possible leads to faster ones.
But what about injury risk? The eccentric phase of the lift?
Take our hand and we’ll show you the way to faster gains!
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This is the fifteenth episode of the podcast. Check out the five previous episodes below:
- Episode 14: Protein for Muscle Growth: All You Need to Know!
- Episode 13: The Quick Guide to Training for Muscle Growth
- Episode 12: Make Compound Exercises Your Bread and Butter
- Episode 11: Become Great at Squats by Fixing These Mistakes
- Episode 10: Answering Your Best Questions on Strength Training
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