Moving your body
As you know I am very pro weight training.
Lifting weights slowly, also known as performing slow repetitions or eccentric contractions, is important for several reasons.
Muscular strength and hypertrophy: Slow lifting allows you to focus on the control and quality of each repetition. It increases the time under tension and activates more muscle fibres, leading to greater muscular strength and hypertrophy (muscle growth) over time.
Enhanced mind-muscle connection: Slow lifting encourages a stronger mind-muscle connection. By performing the movement slowly, you have more time to focus on the targeted muscles and feel the muscle contractions more effectively. This connection improves your ability to recruit and engage specific muscles during exercise.
Increased time under tension: The time your muscles spend under tension during exercise has a significant impact on muscle growth and strength development. Slow lifting prolongs the time under tension, maximizing the stimulus on your muscles and promoting greater adaptations.
Improved movement control and coordination: Lifting weights slowly reinforces proper movement patterns and enhances coordination. By going through the range of motion deliberately and under control, you effectively train your muscles to move in the correct alignment, reducing the risk of compensatory movements or imbalances.
It’s important to note that while slow lifting is beneficial, all exercise and movement is key.
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