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10-09-2008, 08:24 PM
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Rep speed for definition and cutting?
Pretty self explanatory from the title. Going to start doing some definition and cutting, just wondering what timing I should use, 1-1-1, 2-1-2, 3-1-3 etc. Thanks!
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10-09-2008, 08:31 PM
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you want your reps to be managed with perfect form. if you can do fast reps while still managing the weight and keeping god from go for it. You could be more likley to get injured going fast though. all it takes is one slip up and you could tear/break/rip/pull/strain something and then your out for longer than you want to be.
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10-10-2008, 07:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Airric
Pretty self explanatory from the title. Going to start doing some definition and cutting, just wondering what timing I should use, 1-1-1, 2-1-2, 3-1-3 etc. Thanks!
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Keep a rep range of 2-1-2..... |
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10-10-2008, 08:02 AM
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Personally, use a 2-1-2, that will put the muscle underload an extra 2 seconds per rep than a 1-1-1,
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10-10-2008, 10:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Doug
Personally, use a 2-1-2, that will put the muscle underload an extra 2 seconds per rep than a 1-1-1,
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Okay, a small additional question from me: I read that at the beginning of a move i.e. bicep curl (standing, let's say), that this is the point that momentum can play it's biggest role, so people should be even more aware of not using momentum at this point in a lift, in order to get the maximum from the muscle (load etc). Any views on this?
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10-10-2008, 11:39 AM
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Originally Posted by 5kgLifter
Okay, a small additional question from me: I read that at the beginning of a move i.e. bicep curl (standing, let's say), that this is the point that momentum can play it's biggest role, so people should be even more aware of not using momentum at this point in a lift, in order to get the maximum from the muscle (load etc). Any views on this?
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Absolutely correct. Remember Newton: an object at rest tends to stay that way until acted upon; an object in motion does likewise. The initial momentum that can be used at the beginning of a rep gets the object in motion and makes it easier to perform the work. Unfortunately, it also takes tension away from the primary muscle and allows joints, leverage, and auxillary muscles to come in to play, which can lead to injury, or poor training habits at the very least. -EK
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