Aim for failure. Failure occurs when a muscle is so spent it can’t complete one more repetition of an exercise (while maintaining proper form). Good news is, the struggle is well worth the effort. Research suggests training to failure can increase strength and improve the bodys ability to build lean muscle. One way to reach failure is through super-slow movements using relatively light resistance. Slowing down the tempo of each rep causes greater muscle contractions and has been shown to increase strength gains. Think about taking 10 seconds to complete a single push-up for 10 seconds. (Beginners: Be sure to try this one with a trainer first to ensure proper safety!)
Posted on: Sun, 19 Jan 2014 20:28:09 +0000
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