Super slow reps
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I did a slow rep workout (shoulders/arms) and it is quite hard to control it (was doing 4 count up and 4 count down)<br />
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I really struggled with timing for lateral raises, but the dumb press was awesome, 10kg each and 4 sets of 10, shoulders screaming, biceps were screaming with the ez bar too, be interesting to see if they are sore tomorrow though -
tried this with chest last night, and by the end of the first set, the shoulders and triceps were doing all the screaming, think the chest had taken a nap!<br />
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Doesnt seem my cup of tea. -
Hmm if shoulders were screaming maybe your elbows weren't tucked right under the bar? Was it worse right at the bottom and at the top of the lift? Someone posted a really good vid (with that full on guy that cusses heaps!) about bench form. Elbows in the wrong position,ie not under the bar, puts more pressure on your shoulders. Which you want to avoid if possible<br />
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I do slow negatives for biceps but I don't really enjoy them lol, PAIN!<br />
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I like the slow down, fast up combination - that way you have constant pressure when lowering the bar and fast/explosive bar speed on the push.<br />
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C'mon MN5 - we want to hear your muscles screaming the next day. How slow can you go!! : ) -
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tried this with chest last night, and by the end of the first set, the shoulders and triceps were doing all the screaming, think the chest had taken a nap!<br />
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Doesnt seem my cup of tea.<br />
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Weights again tomorrow paekak, have a listen around 10ish and you should hear some screaming ! -
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Hmm if shoulders were screaming maybe your elbows weren't tucked right under the bar? Was it worse right at the bottom and at the top of the lift? Someone posted a really good vid (with that full on guy that cusses heaps!) about bench form. Elbows in the wrong position,ie not under the bar, puts more pressure on your shoulders. Which you want to avoid if possible<br />
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I do slow negatives for biceps but I don't really enjoy them lol, PAIN!<br />
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I like the[b] slow down, fast up combination[/b] - that way you have constant pressure when lowering the bar and fast/explosive bar speed on the push.<br />
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C'mon MN5 - we want to hear your muscles screaming the next day. How slow can you go!! : )<br />
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Yeah maybe, I was concentrating on slow but dont think I was forgettign form that much?<br />
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After 3 sets and I didnt feel I was getting anywhere, I did some slow down and fast up sets, which felt good! -
funny you talk about shoulders, I know enough gym heroes who go for insane weights on shoulders, and bust them. Basically the weight has to be perfectly balanced, and the shoulder is not just muscle but also joint. Sure one can pack real definition on the shoulder but it is also real easy to break. The back on the other hand, well top of the back is more forgiving.