Which Is Better – Fast or Slow Reps?

Scientists from the University of Connecticut performed a study to find out whether slow or fast speed for rep execution is more beneficial. Here is in brief what they found: Performing the reps fast was superior in aspects like peak force, power, number of reps completed and total volume.

Moreover, the participants in the study reported that when performing the reps slower the effort put into each rep seemed a lot greater.

Based on this latest research it is advisable that you perform each repetition with maximum speed. This will ensure increase in all the mentioned above aspect.