Slow reps: strength training with light weights does give results

[Nelson Vergel]

Slow reps: strength training with light weights does give results

Strength athletes, who because of injury or sickness can only train with light weights, can still get a decent training stimulus out of their workouts if they make their movements with light weights slower than they would normally. A human study that researchers at the University of Tokyo have published in the Journal of Aging and Physical Activity suggests this.


http://www.ergo-log.com/slow-reps-strength-training-light-weights-results.html

 

[PAUL-E]

Good to know since this is what I've been having to do.
Thanks nelson!

 

[trt4me]

The primary reason this works is because the muscle is under tension for more time and also better form can be used.