Take it slow or go fast?
taunto
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I keep hearing on the forums that when weight lifting, do it slowly. I'm doing StrongLifts 5x5 and Mehdi called goign slow BS and even recommends going faster saying its actually more beneficial.
Which is it?
Which is it?
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:grumble: not what I was thinking this would be about . . .
ETA: Hi Taunto
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With strength being the goal, I wouldn't focus on speed per se, but a controlled concentric and an "explosive" eccentric.
When you get close to 90%, "speed" isn't really a concern, because you couldn't go fast if you tried, and going slow could be dangerous. You're just focused on moving the weight with good form.
There might be some hypertrophy benefits to going slow, but I would save that for isolation work.0 -
:grumble: not what I was thinking this would be about . . .
ETA: Hi Taunto
I'm a nice Asian boy. Don't you try and corrupt me with your perversion!0 -
I like to mix it up. Sometimes I go fast and sometimes I go slow. Really depends on what I am trying to target.
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:grumble: not what I was thinking this would be about . . .
ETA: Hi Taunto
I'm a nice Asian boy. Don't you try and corrupt me with your perversion!
Please guys, lets keep this group clean and appropriate.
LMFAOLOLOL JUST KIDDING PERV IT UP0 -
Per SS's orders: Fast in the pink; slow in the stink.0
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WE HAVE A WINNER!Per SS's orders: Fast in the pink; slow in the stink.
No, but seriously, Rock really hit the nail on the head.0 -
Sorry Taunto. I derailed your thread. :flowerforyou: forgive me?0
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With strength being the goal, I wouldn't focus on speed per se, but a controlled concentric and an "explosive" eccentric.
When you get close to 90%, "speed" isn't really a concern, because you couldn't go fast if you tried, and going slow could be dangerous. You're just focused on moving the weight with good form.
There might be some hypertrophy benefits to going slow, but I would save that for isolation work.
Awesome, thanks man!
ETA Help a ESL guy out with the bolded area though please?0 -
Per SS's orders: Fast in the pink; slow in the stink.
What do you think if her stink is pink?0 -
With strength being the goal, I wouldn't focus on speed per se, but a controlled concentric and an "explosive" eccentric.
When you get close to 90%, "speed" isn't really a concern, because you couldn't go fast if you tried, and going slow could be dangerous. You're just focused on moving the weight with good form.
There might be some hypertrophy benefits to going slow, but I would save that for isolation work.
Awesome, thanks man!
ETA Help a ESL guy out with the bolded area though please?
Slow and steady down, push as hard as you can up0 -
Per SS's orders: Fast in the pink; slow in the stink.
What do you think if her stink is pink?0 -
With strength being the goal, I wouldn't focus on speed per se, but a controlled concentric and an "explosive" eccentric.
When you get close to 90%, "speed" isn't really a concern, because you couldn't go fast if you tried, and going slow could be dangerous. You're just focused on moving the weight with good form.
There might be some hypertrophy benefits to going slow, but I would save that for isolation work.
Awesome, thanks man!
ETA Help a ESL guy out with the bolded area though please?
Derp. Thanks for bolding that, because I got my terminology backwards. Concentric = muscle contraction = lifting the weight. Eccentric = muscle lengthening = lowering the weight. I should have said explosive concentric and controlled eccentric.0 -
I like to mix it up. Sometimes I go fast and sometimes I go slow. Really depends on what I am trying to target.
Made me think of:
Sometimes I rhyme slow sometimes I rhyme quick
I'm sweeter and thicker than a chico stick
Here's an ice cream cone honey take a lick
I go to Bay Plaza and catch a flick
Wore my Timberland boots so I can stomp ticks
Scandalous get a wiff of this mist
Just like the Yar Boys now I'm blissed
I feel good per say good state of mind
Drive a red Sterling and the seats recline
I love it when a lady treats me kind
Go to Tavern on the Green have a glass of wine
He say, she say I heard it through the grapevine
No static, got an automatic
Too much of anything makes you an addict
Smooth B Greg Nice Slick Nick click
Sometimes I rhyme slow sometimes I rhyme quick...
Sometimes I rhyme slow sometimes I rhyme quick
I was on 125 and Saint Nick
Waiting on a cab, standing in the rain
Under my heart three clouds of pain
She got the best of me
What was her destiny?
Maybe I should lick her with my nine millime...ter
My mind is in a blur
Cause you could never pay me to think this would occur
Me and this girl Jane Doe was living together
We were inseparable, noone could sever
At least that's what I thought
But later I fought with her substance
And almost ended up in Supreme Court
When I was on the road doing shows getting biz
She was in my penz getting stiffy with her friends
And even when she crashed my whip I didn't flip
My man Slick Nick said Smooth you're starting to slip
Time went on I started noticing weight loss
Then I had to ask her was she riding the white horse
At first she said no, then she said yo Smooth I'm sorry
But I keep having visions of snow
I need doe
And I said woah little hottie
I'm not DeLorian, Gambino or Gotti
I don't deal coke, and furthermore you're making me broke
I'll put you in a rehab and I won't tell your folks
And what do you know
In 18 months she came home and I let her back in
And now she's sniffing again...0 -
hi taunto!0
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With strength being the goal, I wouldn't focus on speed per se, but a controlled concentric and an "explosive" eccentric.
When you get close to 90%, "speed" isn't really a concern, because you couldn't go fast if you tried, and going slow could be dangerous. You're just focused on moving the weight with good form.
There might be some hypertrophy benefits to going slow, but I would save that for isolation work.
You're mixing up your concentric and eccentric.............
You should always try to move the weight quickly. The eccentric needs to be controlled but still fast
EDIT: just saw that you corrected it.0 -
What's your favorite posish? That's cool with me it's not my favorite but I'll do it for you.0
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Bar speed is huge if your trying to gain strength. You should be focused on moving the weight as quickly and explosively as possible while under control.0
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With strength being the goal, I wouldn't focus on speed per se, but a controlled concentric and an "explosive" eccentric.
When you get close to 90%, "speed" isn't really a concern, because you couldn't go fast if you tried, and going slow could be dangerous. You're just focused on moving the weight with good form.
There might be some hypertrophy benefits to going slow, but I would save that for isolation work.
Awesome, thanks man!
ETA Help a ESL guy out with the bolded area though please?
Derp. Thanks for bolding that, because I got my terminology backwards. Concentric = muscle contraction = lifting the weight. Eccentric = muscle lengthening = lowering the weight. I should have said explosive concentric and controlled eccentric.
Umm, so basically this for squats, OHP and bench presses?Slow and steady down, push as hard as you can up
Sorry but having a hard time understanding this one
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With strength being the goal, I wouldn't focus on speed per se, but a controlled concentric and an "explosive" eccentric.
When you get close to 90%, "speed" isn't really a concern, because you couldn't go fast if you tried, and going slow could be dangerous. You're just focused on moving the weight with good form.
There might be some hypertrophy benefits to going slow, but I would save that for isolation work.
Awesome, thanks man!
ETA Help a ESL guy out with the bolded area though please?
Derp. Thanks for bolding that, because I got my terminology backwards. Concentric = muscle contraction = lifting the weight. Eccentric = muscle lengthening = lowering the weight. I should have said explosive concentric and controlled eccentric.
Umm, so basically this for squats, OHP and bench presses?Slow and steady down, push as hard as you can up
Sorry but having a hard time understanding this one
The last quote is basically saying the same thing as the first quote.0 -
With strength being the goal, I wouldn't focus on speed per se, but a controlled concentric and an "explosive" eccentric.
When you get close to 90%, "speed" isn't really a concern, because you couldn't go fast if you tried, and going slow could be dangerous. You're just focused on moving the weight with good form.
There might be some hypertrophy benefits to going slow, but I would save that for isolation work.
Awesome, thanks man!
ETA Help a ESL guy out with the bolded area though please?
Derp. Thanks for bolding that, because I got my terminology backwards. Concentric = muscle contraction = lifting the weight. Eccentric = muscle lengthening = lowering the weight. I should have said explosive concentric and controlled eccentric.
Umm, so basically this for squats, OHP and bench presses?Slow and steady down, push as hard as you can up
Sorry but having a hard time understanding this one
The last quote is basically saying the same thing as the first quote.
hi Sarauk2sf
Thanks for the help Sara. All these people derailing ma thread and being mean. God people on this site are jerks and rude!0 -
They are big ole meanies fo sho!
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