Re:Less gym time, same results: Why ‘lowering’ weights is al...
by gagabity on Friday January 06, 2023 @09:15PM
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They should develop some sort of conveyor belt machine that takes the weights up so you only have to lower them! Otherwise gym pulley style machines seem perfect for this.
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Re:Less gym time, same results: Why ‘lowering’ weights is al...
by davidvarela_us on Friday January 06, 2023 @09:49PM
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There is a technique known as "cheat reps" in strength training. The idea is to recruit more/stronger muscles to cover the concentric motion and to isolate the muscle you are training in the eccentric. It is an excellent tool when used intelligently. I wouldn't recommend it for beginners because it can make it easy to injure yourself and is not really needed until your strength starts to plateau anyway.