Optimizing Strength Training Repetitions for Maximum Muscle Recruitment

The chapter emphasizes the critical role of understanding the physiological implications of altering repetition speed in strength training. It discusses how changing the speed affects effort, motor unit recruitment, and the effectiveness of exercises, debunking misconceptions in the hypertrophy community. The analysis highlights the importance of applying maximal effort, grasping motor unit recruitment, and force velocity relationships for optimal results in muscle growth.