Bodybuilders have known this for decades, the term is “negative reps”. They are effective for building muscle memory when learning new exercises, and they are

Bodybuilders have known this for decades, the term is “negative reps”. They are effective for building muscle memory when learning new exercises, and they are also incredibly beneficial for general muscle building. Most major muscle groups operate in either push or pull, when it comes to weight training. By focusing on the negative/inverse movement you activate more of the secondary stabilisation muscles.