I've actually got a real question.....

[Burner02]

I was talking with a friend earlier this evening. He was talking with a personal trainer about lifting techniques. One thing was chest training. Iguess it might be able to apply to other areas, but let's stick to the chest.

I believe it was called 'Static' lifting. Basically, take a weight that is way heavier than normal, and unrack it, lower it just a little bit for a count of *** seconds then re rack.

I think I've read about this type of training a long time ago, but only for an occasional workout, like doing negatives.

I think this kind of workout can / will increase your strength, but limit your flexibility / range of motion.

What do you think?

 

[Fade]

I don't think it'll hurt ROM. You're not gonna do it all the time.

 

[Burner02]

I didn't think so, but does seem a bit unorthodox.

Ever tried it?

 

[twarrior]

I recently read an article reference to negatives that advises this form of training causes a huge spike in cortisol. I haven't heard about statis, but it sounds very much like a negatives style.

 

[Josh]

I think you're talking about Static Contraction Training, see www.precisiontraining.com

- Josh

 

[twarrior]

Interesting read. I wonder if anyone here has ever tried that approach. For the last 4 weeks I have been using Sergio Oliva's 8 sets of 8 workout and have increased my size and strength quite a bit. The SCT requires a spotter in the gym which I don't utilize.

 

[Snake_Eyes]

Isometric training doesn't require that it be the only form of training you use in a session.

I use it quite frequently as a precursor to a heavy set.

About negatives and cortisol: Any major form of stress will release cortisol. Cortisol is not the devil's tool; without it, you wouldn't be able to grow. Its part of the adaptive process just as much as the anabolic hormones are.