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I think active people should look into Super Slow one set training to complete failure. Basically, pick the weight that you can do super slow, for about 60-90

I think active people should look into Super Slow one set training to complete failure. Basically, pick the weight that you can do super slow, for about 60-90 seconds max. You should be at total failure at the end, but since the weight will be MUCH lower than 1rm, it's very safe. I think this is a LOT more effective than doing exercises for sustained periods of time. Someone once told me any exercise you can do for several minutes is just dancing. Not strength training. And from trying many methods over the years, I agree. I've had friends that can squat impressive numbers try super slow body weight squats. They can do more squats with 225+ lbs at their usual pace than they can body weight super slow. Considering how much safer super slow body weight squats are (basically no risk) compared to 225+, I don't know why more people don't do it.

jvanderbot 2y ago
Super slow sounds a lot like "a few positions of static holds". Agree - static holds are really really important for general strength and especially mobility, but are not what people are really going for when they talk about "getting stronger". Unless I'm missing something - super slow probably makes you look and feel better but doesn't put up those "Big numbers" that some people care about.
- talldatethrow 2y ago
  Super slow is not static. It's about 8-10 seconds per rep. Yes, it makes you look better and get stronger and healthier. It wouldn't work for a competitive lifter I suppose since that takes a lot of practice managing those weights, even if someone is strong technically. Idk what regular person, especially approaching retirement age really cares about putting up big numbers. they exist sure like everything else, but I'm giving general advice not body builder or competitive weightlifter advice.
  - jvanderbot 2y ago
    I'm of the "If it's hard it's worth it" camp which has loose goals of "get better". So it works for me!

jvanderbot 2y ago

Super slow sounds a lot like "a few positions of static holds". Agree - static holds are really really important for general strength and especially mobility, but are not what people are really going for when they talk about "getting stronger". Unless I'm missing something - super slow probably makes you look and feel better but doesn't put up those "Big numbers" that some people care about.

talldatethrow 2y ago
Super slow is not static. It's about 8-10 seconds per rep. Yes, it makes you look better and get stronger and healthier. It wouldn't work for a competitive lifter I suppose since that takes a lot of practice managing those weights, even if someone is strong technically. Idk what regular person, especially approaching retirement age really cares about putting up big numbers. they exist sure like everything else, but I'm giving general advice not body builder or competitive weightlifter advice.
- jvanderbot 2y ago
  I'm of the "If it's hard it's worth it" camp which has loose goals of "get better". So it works for me!