Doing slow, low-weight squats three times a week for two months can make healthy young men about 10% stronger at lifting heavy weights.

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Low-load Slow Movement Squat Training Increases Muscle Size and Strength but Not Power

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2016 Apr

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Low-load Slow Movement Squat Training Increases Muscle Size and Strength but Not Power

Score: 37

DOI: 10.1055/s-0035-1564255

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