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Exercise Technique and Minimum Effective Dose Training with Dr. Pak

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Optimal Repetition Tempo and Range of Motion for Hypertrophy

The analysis of a narrative review suggests that there is no direct evidence to strongly support slower eccentrics for hypertrophy. While some studies show slight benefits to slower eccentrics, others indicate that a faster eccentric may be better under certain conditions. The data suggests that as long as the entire repetition is between two to eight seconds with some eccentric control, the tempo can be flexible. Regarding range of motion, the current literature indicates that utilizing a range of motion that biases long muscle length should be the default approach to exercise technique when aiming to maximize hypertrophy.

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