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2004/04/26, 07:57 PM
... I am sure that depends on the exercise, so more specifically, what 'count' should I use for each rep? Example: For a lat pulldown should it take a count of 2 down, pause for 1, then two up? Or should it be whatever it is without swinging? What about curls? I have read some count to 6 down, pause for 2 then 6 up?!
I searched but can't seem to find my answer. People tend to agree on 6-15 rep ranges but not the amount of time spent during the rep.
Thanks for your opinions!
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2004/04/26, 08:02 PM
I sware I did not click 'post' twice! ;) Please delete this msg and post to the other one with the same title.
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2004/04/26, 11:50 PM
Perfect form can be many things to different folks. The main thing about perfect form is how you execute the exercise. In other words, take bicep curls for instance. If you do them sloppy, i.e..swing the weight just to get it up, you are really not even working the bicep. Perform the exercise how it is meant to be performed, and you will actually work that muscle. Perfect form would be putting the muscle you are trying to work through its full range of motion, again taking biceps as an exammple and instead of swinging the weight up, "curl" the weight from the elbows instead so you work the bicep.
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2004/04/27, 06:26 PM
Thx! So what your saying is as long as its controlled motion and not swinging its good? Pausing between up/down or taking a set amount of time to complete 1/2 of each rep is not that important or its just a personal preference? To build size is it better to take longer (use less weight) to complete each rep or just keep it controlled and use as much weight as possible?
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