Rule #1: Doing high-rep sets at the beginning of a workout increases lactic acid levels and inhibits the recruitment of high-threshold motor units, decreasing strength. Rule #2: Pyramiding from high reps to low reps crosses too many borders and confuses the body. Keep intensity within a narrow range. Rule #3: There’s an inverse relationship between…
Here are two common questions in the strength world: You’ll find experts on both sides of the debate, but the truth is that any stimulus works for a period of time until you adapt. However, there’s a way to combine these methods within a single workout for a powerful response. Here’s how to do it……
In strength training, time under tension (TUT), sometimes called time under load, refers to the total duration of a set. It’s calculated by multiplying the number of reps by the tempo of each rep. For example, if you perform 10 reps and each rep takes 6 seconds (2 seconds to lift the weight and 4…