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💪 Ever heard of “negatives” in your reps?
🔥 This secret training technique can skyrocket your muscle growth!
🏋️ Let’s break it down and see why you NEED to add it to your workouts.
A negative rep (also called eccentric training) is when you slowly lower the weight in a controlled manner during the lowering phase of an exercise.
💡 Example:
In a bench press, pushing the weight up is the “positive” phase, while lowering it slowly is the negative phase.
In a pull-up, pulling yourself up is the positive phase, but lowering yourself down slowly is the negative phase.
📌 Negative reps place more tension on your muscles, forcing them to grow stronger!
Negative reps cause more muscle fiber breakdown, leading to greater muscle repair and growth after workouts.
By focusing on slow and controlled movements, you activate more muscle fibers, leading to better strength gains.
Stuck on the same weight? Negative reps shock your muscles and help you lift heavier over time.
Eccentric training improves muscle endurance, helping you last longer in workouts.
Slowing down movements helps you feel each muscle working, improving overall performance.
💡 Negatives are the ultimate strength and muscle hack!
🔹 Negative Pull-Ups – Slowly lower yourself after pulling up.
🔹 Negative Bench Press – Lower the bar slowly before pressing it up.
🔹 Negative Squats – Descend slowly, then explode back up.
🔹 Negative Bicep Curls – Curl up fast, then lower the weight slowly.
🔹 Negative Deadlifts – Lower the bar under control instead of dropping it.
📝 Pro Tip: Use a 3-5 second lowering phase for maximum results!
✅ Beginners – Helps build strength with lighter weights.
✅ Bodybuilders – Maximizes muscle growth.
✅ Athletes – Improves power and control.
✅ Anyone Hitting a Plateau – Shocks muscles into new growth!
🚨 Use a spotter for heavy negatives to prevent injuries!
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