i have been incorperating tempo in my training for many years. I know there are studies that say tempo doesn't matter. Tut can be added by adding more sets and volume. With slower tempo you can't use the same amount of weight. I'm curious to what you guys think. @Docd187123.
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I think both have no real impact on bodybuilding but can be used as plateau busting or for strength purposes in routines incorporating control.
TUT is basically just a way of making something harder. There's some science out there showing it's effects on hypertrophy so it's not without some merit. I just don't think it's something that should be prioritized in training though. Leave it for the smaller accessory lifts and isolation lifts only.
I would use tempo with most of my routines for hypertrophy. I do think they work. the thing is you can't use the same weight as a faster tempo. I would never really get soar from slower tempo. I decided to switch to just controlling the weight without counting a tempo. I was able to lift heavier with the same amour of reps. Also I was able to concentrate on working the muscle as opposed to counting 4 seconds down. I have a muscle soreness that I haven't had in years. Is it possible that tempo is better suited for beginners or guys that can't contact and feel a muscle? I used to swear by tut now I'm questioning it.
Soreness isn't a great indicator of how good a workout is.
I know that but it did have me thinking.
My apologies. From the way you worded it it seemed to me you were using soreness as an indicator. Soreness usually happens from the eccentric portion of a lift and when you're not adapted to a stimulus. Anybody can make use of TUT but like I said before, I just don't think it's that effective of a method and should be used sparingly as needed.
No problem docd. Yeah I think I'm going to try without it for a while and see how it goes. Or like you said just leave it for accessory lifts.
