Rep speed faster>slower

shmerek

Anyone read this article: http://gregnuckols.com/2014/07/14/speed-kills-2x-the-intended-bar-speed-yields-2x-the-bench-press-gains/

Thoughts?

SnuggleSmacks

That's really interesting. The previous wisdom I had always read was that slower was better on the lowering portion, as it added more resistance than lowering quickly.

steve0820

Interesting articles for sure. I can see the points to an extend. For myself, it depends on the exercise and the amount of weight i'm pushing that determines my bar speed. I do try and switch it up from time to time tho.