Bros ‘in the know’ do not simply ‘lift things up and put them down’. There is intent behind every repetition. They are mindful of their lifting tempo while strategically controlling the speed of each movement.
In episode 52 of the Modern Musclehead Podcast, Physique Coaches Scott Tousignant and Bryan Krahn share their insights on lifting tempo along with their reasons why you should manipulate it in your workout programming;
- Defining lifting tempo.
- Is rep speed a useless variable to manipulate?
- Do you need to follow tempo prescriptions as closely as possible?
- How altering the tempo can completely change the ‘feel’ of an exercise.
- What are the benefits of slower tempos?
- Is it worth it to go super slow with your rep speed?
- Why are guys over 40 making better physique improvements from lifting ‘lighter’ weight?
- The proper way to lift explosively.
- Taking lifting tempo to the extreme.
- How the load can dictate the tempo.
- The ‘intent’ of rep speed.
- How to squeeze the maximum benefit from your last rep.
- Benefits of holding the pause at various ranges of the movement.
- Our favourite methods for utilizing a faster rep speed.
- Bryan’s best approach for building your legs.
- Episode 52 of the Modern Musclehead Podcast is brought to you by the word ‘Engagement’
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Sculpt a Masterpiece,
Scott Tousignant
About The Author
Scott Tousignant, BHK is a Physique Coach and Elite Natural Bodybuilder with the UFE.
Scott specializes in helping regular guys sculpt their body into a work of art by pulverizing stubborn belly fat and painfully embarrassing love handles… swapping them with ripped abs, rock hard muscle, and soaring confidence.
The art of molding and chiseling an aesthetically pleasing physique with spectacular symmetry, proportions, and carved out detail is one of life’s most rewarding and fulfilling experiences…
…It’s an opportunity for self growth and self discovery that will impact every area of your life.
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