whats a good tempo to incorporate with strength training?

[Scarface30]

I guess the title says it all

just wondering what a good and/or typically used tempo is when you do strength training, if there is one?

 

[P-funk]

typically we are trying to move the weight as fast as possible.

If you want to focus on eccentric strength, the work on slow eccentrics.

If you want to work on isometric strength, then work on isometrics.

just work on accelerating the hell out of the concentric.

 

[Scarface30]

okay, thanks P-funk.

 

[danny81]

so for boxing and other sports you would want to go fast, but controlled correct?

 

[AKIRA]

typically we are trying to move the weight as fast as possible.

If you want to focus on eccentric strength, the work on slow eccentrics.

If you want to work on isometric strength, then work on isometrics.

just work on accelerating the hell out of the concentric.

Ya know what I always find confusing when it comes with this shit? The semantics of strength vs. power.

I know theyre relative but not the same, however, I have a hard time explaining it to others..

 

[P-funk]

Ya know what I always find confusing when it comes with this shit? The semantics of strength vs. power.

I know theyre relative but not the same, however, I have a hard time explaining it to others..

strength is the underlying quality. they may be related but they are not the same.

strenght = the ability to exert force

power = (force x distance)/time or force x velocity

how fast can you move an object.

All you have to do is think about a continuum. If we bench press for a 1 rep max, you may be trying to move as quickly as possibly, however the bar is moving slowly. The closer we get to the our 1RM or 100%, the slower our velocity becomes. Coincidently, the further away from our 1RM or 100%, the faster we can more the bar. As the intesnity gets greater, velocity slows down.

However, in most cases, a person needs to get stronger in order to enhace their overall power production. You may find athletes who are very strong, but may need to work on rate of force production, as their ability to move quickly is the limiting factor.

 

[P-funk]

so for boxing and other sports you would want to go fast, but controlled correct?

you are like 14yrs. old....just lift weights. stop worrying about stupid shit.

 

[AKIRA]

Id rather move a ton of weight as fast as I can with perfect form than lift ten tons of weight at a slow pace..

Ive been training for numbers just for the last 2 weeks and theyre no 1RMs. 3RMs are all I cared about this time around and as of today, I am done.

 

[Double D]

Id rather move a ton of weight as fast as I can with perfect form than lift ten tons of weight at a slow pace..

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I think I know who your talking about!

 

[P-funk]

Id rather move a ton of weight as fast as I can with perfect form than lift ten tons of weight at a slow pace..

Ive been training for numbers just for the last 2 weeks and theyre no 1RMs. 3RMs are all I cared about this time around and as of today, I am done.

your 1RM is always going to be slower than less intensity work.

I don't really know what you are getting at.

 

[AKIRA]

No wonder! I didnt ask a question.

 

[AKIRA]

Hmph. It sound confusing. I was just stating my current opinion.

Before I cut, I wanted to get some decent numbers on 4 lifts. Squat, Dead, Pullup, and Bench. I never went for a 1RM, but I did some lifts near the 3RM mark. With my back, I dont even think Ill do a 1RM on certain movements ever again. Luckily, this held up and I can swallow my pride for a while. I am real glad I got some decent numbers even with an injury.

As far as the power vs. strength discussion goes, I personally would like to have more talent in power than in strength, but in my life, I dont really need it, so if I worked on power, eventually Id just say fuck it and go back to focusing on strength.

 

[Hoglander]

Tempo = Hard Classic Rock