Is it better to train in a certain rep scheme or a certain amount of time.
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“Effort is only effort when it begins to hurt.”
I think it is better to train with a certain rep scheme, just because it is easier to count. Now for instance if I am going to do it by the amount of time then I think I would go for a 3 second eccentric contraction and a 1 to 2 second concentric contraction. If my rep range was 8-12 reps then I know I need to lift between 32 seconds and 48 seconds per set. I think both ways are good, especially when we look into more advanced training techniques like drop sets. If i were doing drop sets then i might set my first set at 4-6 reps and on the continuing reps I might only get two or three before I drop again but as long as I stay within my TUT (Time Under Tension) then I feel that I accomplished my goal. I am sure there will be many people who disagree with my theory but this has been what has worked for me and that is what I stick to. I always take more of a contemporary look at training rather than a scientific way. The scientific way is always changing and there are new ways that come out on how to build muscle. I feel that there is only two things that a muscle can do, and that is either grow or shrink. The only way to make a muscle grow is to train it like it has never been trained before and see how your body responds to that particular training. If you are not growing and you are getting plenty of nutrients, then it is time to change things up and shock your body. For more information on training programs or dieting programs, you can reach me at offchallengecamp@aol.com or go to my website at www.adelafitness.com and we can set something up for you.
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Chica signing off!!!