Sentences with phrase «under tension»

The moderate rep range has shown great results paired with the average lifting tempo due to the amount of time under tension for a working muscle group.

As reps are done, blood flow to the muscles under tension increases, bringing those areas oxygen and increasing heat.

The standard 8 - 12 reps usually aren't enough keep the traps under tension long enough, so move into the 12 - 15, or even 15 - 20, rep range.

To get optimal results, use a decline bench, as this will help you increase time under tension by expanding the range of motion.

An elastic rope in contrast stretches when under tension and allows the rear vehicle to slowly accelerate to the speed of the front vehicle.

Simply pause at full extension, i.e. the bottom part of the movement and increase the time spent under tension.

And the third group just wants to train with light weights and «chase the pump» as the primary goal while keeping the time under tension as long as possible.

First of all, you won't be counting reps — you'll be counting time under tension in seconds and second — you'll be using non-traditional exercises.

When the muscle is placed under tension in the stretched position, a quick change in direction causes more muscle fibers to activate than normally would.

The neck muscles are constantly under tension to hold the head up.

The increased time under tension provides a greater metabolic stimulus for growth.

A better method of weight selection is to use a resistance that allows the desired rep count or time under tension using perfect form.

You most likely will feel the work emphasizing your glutes and hips as there is more time under tension at the point where the muscles are working the hardest.

What if time under tension played a huge roll or a bigger roll than progression?

Depending on your goal, the total time under tension per set determines the chosen tempo.

Since we know that progressive overload is how we build more muscle, prolonged time under tension workout routines are a road best avoided.

The areas being worked on are passive at the time and therefore release under tension.

Beyond heavier weights, time under tension becomes a critical factor.

Maybe you could've extended that time under tension just a little bit?

Those are the kind where your muscles are under tension without changing length or joint angle.

It'll push your time under tension too high.

For the next part of the mass building equation take away any pause at the top and bottom to keep your biceps under tension for the full length of the set.

The basic plank is about learning how to keep a nice tight neutral spine under tension.

Increasing time under tension sacrifices repetitions and total weight lifted.

However, lifting heavy weights isn't the only way to put a large number of muscle fibers under tension.

The time under tension packs serious muscles on your lower arms!

Then there's also the suspension, a bit noisy under tension, a trait encouraged by the 18 - inch wheels.

Metal under tension, begging you to touch and go.

It targets each arm separately and keeps the muscles under tension for an extended period of time.

While performing these, your main focus should be on increasing the time under tension by going through the full range of motion in a slow and controlled manner.

Getting a good pump is mostly about the rep count and how much time your muscles spend under tension.

What's the optimal time under tension for best gains?

For these three exercises, focus on slow reps, maximizing the time under tension on the negative position of the movement.

Bruno uses countdowns to give the muscles more time under tension with textbook form.

First of all a bark beetle attack does nothing to the plant water status; water in the xylem is under tension so when cut, water will move into xylem, not out.

• Increased mitochondrial density, myofibrillar, and sarcoplasmic protein synthesis after increased time under tension during training.

Exercise 4: Push Ups on Knees (Time Under Tension Stage) Here is the final exercise.

As much as we all enjoy being around loved ones, it's no secret that this can be stressful — and if your relationship is already under tension of its own, this is a...

Indeed, some people have bones thick with calcium and other minerals that are weak and crack under tension like unreinforced concrete.

Time under tension refers to how long the muscle is under strain during a set.

Adding a pause of 2 seconds at the middle of the rep will keep you from using momentum to lift the weight, will prolong the time under tension while the muscle is fully contracted and will engage more muscle fibers.

I typically will stick to time under tension protocols for hypertrophy and do holds / carries with 45 - 75 total seconds of work.

McGuinness assured attendees that in times of organizational change, marketing should be under tension from finance and law.

High intensity weight training and circuit training where you have 40 - 70 seconds under tension per set will rev up the metabolism.

It also boasts a spicier PSM stability control setting; the tie rods, transverse arms, and spring strut lowers are attached to the body via zero - tolerance ball joints; a pair of so - called rear helper springs keep the main springs under tension even when the vehicle is momentarily airborne, which was thankfully not the case when I drove it.

Tempo Training or Time Under Tension Training is one of the most effective training techniques for hypertrophy or building muscle mass.