If you search the internet, there seems to be a controversy between fast and slow reps. Some lifters and bodybuilders believe slow reps are superior, while others believe that fast reps are superior. There is a third group that I…
Explosive lifting is often overlooked when planning a linear loading cycle. Linear periodization is commonly used by powerlifters and athletes who are trying to gain strength. The basic idea is to start a loading cycle with moderate weights consisting of…
The best powerlifters are often very precise about the exact manner in which they perform their reps. Eric Spoto is a perfect example of this. When he performs a set of reps, he lowers the bar very carefully to start…
Not all lifters are the same in regard to the rep speed they use. Rep speed may vary from super-fast explosive reps to super-slow reps. Those who practice super-fast explosive lifting usually do so with fairly light weights for the…
Many lifters never really bother to consider that not all reps are the same. If you want to be specific, you can place reps into different types and be aware of what type of reps provide you with the most…
Eric Spoto is one of the greatest bench presser’s in the history of powerlifting. One thing you will notice when you watch him train is the ease with which he can lift very heavy weights of up to 500 pounds.…
