Tag · 4 articles
tempo
research·8 min read
Time Under Tension and Hypertrophy: Does Tempo Really Matter?
Three meta-analyses (2018-2023) show total tempo barely moves growth, but the eccentric phase and a concentric velocity paradox tell a different story.
time under tension·hypertrophy·tempo
research·9 min read
Slow Eccentric vs Fast Concentric: What Tempo Actually Does to Muscle Growth
An 8-week trial matched volume between 2s and 4s eccentric tempos and found nearly identical growth. Here's what changed, and which tempo still matters.
eccentric·concentric·hypertrophy
exercises·8 min read
Tempo Eccentric Push-Up: Maximize Chest Stimulus
3-5 second eccentric tempo push-ups for maximum chest and tricep hypertrophy — mechanisms, progression ladder, programming templates, and velocity-based.
tempo·eccentric·push-up
guides·8 min read
Eccentric Training: Science and Application Guide
Complete eccentric training guide: mechanisms of eccentric overload, tempo prescriptions, practical protocols for strength and power, and VBT integration.
eccentric·strength·muscle