It’s not that we need to move slowly for hypertrophy; rather, the weight forces us to move slowly to create greater tension.
For hypertrophy to occur, three pillars need to be addressed: Metabolic stress Mechanical tension Muscle damage The primary focus should be on mechanical tension, which falls under ‘time under tension.’ However, most people simply think about moving weights slowly, but it isn’t solely about that. Instead of opting for a lighter weight and just moving […]