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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1. Starting position: Lying on your side with your elbow directly under your shoulder, body in a straight line, with knees bent to 90 degrees.
2. Slowly lift your hips off the floor as far as you can, pivoting at the knee. Do not allow the shoulder to slouch. […]

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