6 September 2009
Slower Reps for Better Muscle Building
A lot of research has been made in the world of bodybuilding. In fact, you will see that there are quite a lot of theories out there
that will be able to help people build muscles in their body more efficiently and minimize muscle loss. There are supplements available
that you can take in order to enhance bodybuilding performance as well as optimize muscle growth.
If you want to build muscles, then you have to know about the different bodybuilding techniques that have been proven to be very
effective when it comes to gaining muscles.
In this case, slow repetitions are better than fast repetitions. You may see a lot of people in the gym that lifts weights up and
down at a very fast rate. And, they do break a lot of sweat but you have to remember that this doesn't necessarily mean that it is
an efficient way to build muscles. Try observing professional bodybuilders who are working out at the gym. You will see that they
spend a lot of time on an exercise and that they lift weights up and down at a controlled, smooth and slow motion.
Slow repetitions are more effective in bodybuilding as it is able to provide more muscle tension, which ultimately means improved
muscle development. You have to remember that the fast repetitions use the momentum of the weights instead of using the muscles. To
put it in simple words, the weights move itself in fast repetitions through inertia. It's actually simple physics. If you slow it
down then your muscles will be forced to work a lot harder as you will give the weight and your muscle resistance. This will mean
that you will be able to build muscle faster and at a much more efficient way.
Also, it has been found that performing the exercises in a slow, smooth, and controlled motion, it will require the maximum amount
of muscle fibers to work. As opposed to the fast paced up and down motion, you will only use half the muscle fibers.
The rule of thumb is count up to five when you lift the weight and another five on the way down. So, one repetition should be done
in at least ten seconds. So, it will take more than a minute for you to finish a set.
These are the things that you need to remember about bodybuilding. This is the proper technique when lifting weights as it will be
able to maximize efficiency for building muscle mass.
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