Benefits of Time Under Tension Workouts
What is TUT?
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Time under tension workouts create tension on your muscles for longer periods of time which can lead to muscle growth.
How to do it?
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Slower and more controlled movements. Example: During a bicep curl lift up then slowly lower for 2 - 6 seconds. The slow lower is your TUT.
Change is good
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TUT can be a great way to switch up your routine if you've hit a plateau.
Focus
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Adding TUT to your workouts forces you to focus on your movements which in turn allows you to concentrate and observe your technique
How many sets?
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For maximum muscle growth do at least 4 to 6 sets with 8 - 12 reps per exercise.
Tip
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Focus on timing your sets instead of simply doing a lot of repetitions and keep the tempo slower.
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