#super-slow

http://bit.ly/Yh2eYH So recently i have decided to do a little more research on how to get the best out of my morning weight training sessions.  I have heard quite a lot about super slow training so thought i would have a bit more of a dig around as logically it does make sense. So here i what i have found out.  There are many methodologies consisting of pretty much the same concept, keep it slow, and keep in control.  The main idea is to get the muscle to do as much work ass possible for each rep.  A lot of Super-Slow techniques suggest that each rep must be 20 seconds long, 10 seconds up and 10 seconds down.  This method was developed in the 40's and better known as MC/MM (Muscle Contraction / Muscle Movement) or 10/10.

In the Real World

So how does this stack up in the real world when you only have a limited time in the morning to get the most out of your workout.  Well to start with it all depends if you want to end up like this guy? Most of us are happy just to keep trim, toned and healthy looking, in which case i am not sure it is necessary to go to the extremes of full on 10/10 Super-Slow Training.  However, this said i do believe that this style of exercise can have its benefits if slightly modified to fit in with every day life a little better.

My Findings

So here are my findings.  Over the past week i have been doing, what i like to call 5/5 training.  This title may seem familiar, and this is for a good reason as it is in fact 10/10 training but using on a 10  second rep instead of a 20 second rep (Real science going on here).  I have noticed that doing 25 reps on each arm using the 5/5 technique has firstly increased fatigue to the muscle, which i kind of expected really.  Secondly i have noticed that the shape of the muscle is a lot more fuller and its mass has increased in comparison to previous weeks where i would just do straight up and straight down reps. In conclusion, this experiment has worked out quite well.  I had noticed that my muscle mass had plateaued recently, not increasing or decreasing.  No matter how much weight lifting i did.  It turns out, for me anyway, that a simple change in technique was all that was required.  By modifying the original technique i have also been able to integrate it nicely into my normal morning routine. It just goes to show that you don't have to take these routines as gospel.  It is possible to mix and match exercise to fit your needs.  So there is no excuse, it is always better to do a little exercise that none at all.  I have two kids below the age of 3 and i still find the time, even thought this is usually at about 6am. Need some advice and Guidance. Check out these publications (Click to view)   

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