Throughout the years I have come to notice a heavy reliance on resistance machines by the general population as well as personal trainers working with “new exercisers.”  The logic behind this is that free weights require a certain level of coordination and skill to perform.  Therefore, it is easier for people who are new to […]

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Reader’s Question: Does it matter how fast I lift a weight?
Answer:  Yes.  Different rep speeds will have different effects.  While there is debate when it comes to the “time under tension” rule, there is no doubt a different training effect when you take 4-5 seconds to lower a weight than there is when you take […]

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