How does SuperSlow® Work?
A. Traditional strength training uses 2-6 seconds to complete one rep. SuperSlow uses approximately 20 seconds to complete a single rep: 10 seconds to lift the weights, 10 seconds to lower it. Slowing down the speed of movement minimizes the amount of momentum used, causing the muscles to work harder to perform the repetition.
A. Traditional strength training uses 2-6 seconds to complete one rep. SuperSlow® uses approximately 20 seconds to complete a single rep: 10 seconds to lift the weights, 10 seconds to lower it. Slowing down the speed of movement minimizes the amount of momentum used, causing the muscles to work harder to perform the repetition.
A. SuperSlow is a very specialized form of strength training that forces the muscles to do all the work. The joints are not affected because all momentum or acceleration is eliminated in the movements. Each rep is done slowly, 8-12 seconds up (the positive phase) and 8-12 seconds back (the negative phase), unlike traditional strength training which permits movements of 1-3 seconds up and 1-3 seconds back. The focused slowness forces muscles to work much harder. Each repetition must be performed slowly with perfect form with a weight heavy enough to take the muscles being worked to total fatigue in just a few repetitions. This quickly stimulates the body to produce additional muscle tissue and creates improvements in cardiovascular and other support systems. The intensely slow SuperSlow method safely builds muscle, increases the resting metabolism and allows the body to burn more calories even while at rest.
