Here is a great article written by Charles Poliquin on tempo training. It explains the rationale behind training with a tempo as well as its history.
Note that for beginners, increasing the TUT or Time under Tension, is a great way to create a connection between the mind and body on movements such as the back squat. A higher TUT also creates more changes on a cellular level. The Time Under Tension is the reps multiplied by the tempo.
http://www.charlespoliquin.com/ArticlesMultimedia/Articles/Article/285/Tempo_Training_Revisited.aspx
I liked this article alot!
ReplyDeleteTraining the eccentric phase of a movement as much as the concentric phase is SOOO important. There is a lesser chance of creating an imbalance in muscle strength if you work all phases of a movement/exercise/lift. ( And creating imbalances always leads to injuries eventually, which in turns means more time at the physio and massage therapist office )
This article is abit long but good:
http://www.marksdailyapple.com/muscle-imbalances/
There is a short little video at the end they
put in there for humor.
- MB