Intentionally slow velocities can be used when performing
a moderate number of repetitions (10 to 15).
A number of studies have shown significant increases in testosterone levels immediately following resistance training, especially bodybuilding type training using multiple sets of
a moderate number of repetitions while taking fairly short rest periods.
Not exact matches
They achieve these results by using
moderate to heavy weights in their routines, as well as larger
number of sets and
repetitions to pump their muscles with blood.
To gain muscle weight and density, you increase the weight that you lift whereas to get nice abs, you take light or
moderate weights and increase the intensity by the way
of increasing the
number of repetitions.
Moderate to fast velocities are more effective when you train with a larger
number of repetitions, such as 15 to 25 or more.
It was initially examined as a 9 to 12 exercise protocol where participants performed exercises at a
moderate intensity (about 40 % to 60 %
of 1 RM values) for a specified
number of repetitions or amount
of time.