Although we train bikini and figure fitness competitors here at TGOC, we do not share the typical «bodybuilding» training philosophy — a primary focus on endless sets of small, isolated movements performed mainly with lighter weights or machines — instead we opt to mainly focus on increasing strength
via heavy weight lifted with large, compound movements.
Exploring the effect of
weight implement used, Doan et al. (2002) found that is was possible to
lift a
heavier 1RM load when increasing the eccentric load by adding 5 % of total barbell load
via a
weight release that unloaded at the end of the eccentric phase.