Training Tip from the Mood! Slow the Tempo to Speed Up the Gains
Training Tip from the Mood!
Slow the Tempo to Speed Up the GainsWhether at home or on vacation, having heavy enough weights to use during a workout can be challenging. The next time there are only light dumbbells and your bodyweight available try a Tempo workout.
For every exercise slow down the eccentric or lowering part of the movement for a 4 second count pause and return to the top.
Example circuit:
1. Standing Shoulder Press x 6
2. Split Squats x 6 each leg
3. Bent Over Single Arm DB Row x 6 each arm
Perform the circuit 5 times with 30 seconds rest between circuits
Try substituting other exercises with the same tempo.Benefits: Less weight needed to feel fatigued. Slow tempo develops a great movement pattern for the exercise. Performing exercises in a circuit will keep the heart rate up.