The Claim

Slow-speed resistance training with 10-second concentric and 4-second eccentric contractions at 6-10RM intensity induces greater muscular adaptive responses than traditional-speed training at the same relative intensity (~40-60% 1RM) in previously untrained women over a 6-week period.

Source: Early-phase muscular adaptations in response to slow-speed versus traditional resistance-training regimens

What the research says

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Cause and effect
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In plain English

For women new to lifting weights, doing slow reps with longer muscle contractions builds more muscle strength and size faster than regular-speed lifting at the same effort level over 6 weeks.

See the scientific wording

Slow-speed resistance training using 10-second concentric and 4-second eccentric contractions at 6-10RM intensity induces greater muscular adaptive responses compared to traditional-speed training at the same relative intensity (~40-60% 1RM) in previously untrained women over 6 weeks.

What the research says

1 study

  1. Study: Early-phase muscular adaptations in response to slow-speed versus traditional resistance-training regimens

    The study found that lifting slowly with moderate weight did help muscles grow more than lifting normally with the same weight, but lifting normally with heavier weight was actually the best for muscle growth overall.

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