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.
Heavier loads
under tension longer create more muscle growth is probably an easier way to explain it.
A better approach is to do 10 to 15 reps when you do crunches, and slow down the movement down, so you're holding the muscles
under tension longer.
Focus on adding resistance or keeping your ab muscles
under tension longer by slowing down the tempo at which you do crunches.
Not exact matches
Long emphasis upon expansion must be matched by renewed emphasis upon those spiritual forces which stabilize and fortify men, confirm them in self - control, build moral foundations
under them, give tenacity to meet
tension and steadfastness to meet strain.
So, upholding precious traditions that once were allowed by God, and defending the status quo that now no
longer stands up to those
tensions you spoke of, is the same as going shopping or hanging pictures on the wall, which is acceptable
under normal circumstances, but if your» e broke or if the house is on fire, then its just plain crazy.
Previous experiments have measured the stretchiness of
longer polymer strands, but only
under high
tension.
To enable maximum
tension on the targeted muscle, you need to make sure that your pecs are doing the majority of work during every single rep. Dumbbells have the ability to place slightly more
tension on the chest muscles than a barbell and they also keep the muscles
under tension for
longer because of the greater range of motion, so consider incorporating dumbbell presses to your chest routine to reap this benefit and exhaust your pecs more thoroughly.
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.
The
longer the body is
under tension (10 - 15 repetitions) the more muscle breakdown occurs which results in a bulkier look.
This will lengthen the muscle, put it
under more
tension for a
longer period of time.
In general, by manipulating time
under tension and putting the muscle
under longer bouts of strain, you can create a better «pump» and ensure maximal engagement of the target muscle.
But still, it's also true that time
under tension tends to be significantly greater at slower velocities and muscles get stimulated for a
longer period of time.
The
longer you are
under «time
under tension» the better.
Not only will you be using extremely heavy weight (which is great for building muscle and strength), but you'll be placing your muscles
under tension for a
long enough time to stimulate muscle growth.
Hypertrophy training requires us to keep the muscles
under for
tension for much
longer than strength or power work.
For a number of reasons, I perform all three of these exercises with higher repetitions, a
long time
under tension, and in a several seconds positive, several seconds negative repetition format.
The close - grip also gives you a
longer motion range and still increases the time of keeping the lats
under tension.
Most people do not know this, but the decline position will keep your lats
under more
tension and still offer a
longer range for working out.
As well, performing supersets puts the pectoral muscles
under tension for a
longer time.
Throughout each phase, your body is
under tension for much
longer than if you were doing standard dead - stop reps, which lack the transition phase.
No matter how
long you cower behind a couch guards don't simply go back to their standard patrol routes, an admirable decision from the developers as it means a screw - up is truly penalised, whereas in many other stealth titles much of the
tension is lost when you know you can hide
under a desk until the scary people with guns forget about your existence.
Choose a flooring that will feel great
under your feet, helping relieve the
tension of a
long day's work.
Just
under the counter I have a
long tension rod that stretches across the area that used to house a washer and dryer.