šÆ Understanding TEMPO in Your Training
Quick recap of the tempo prescription youāll see in your workouts, like 6 0 X 1 ā
First number (6): The eccentric phase, how long you lower the weight. For example, in a squat, take 6 seconds to descend. ā
Second number (0): The pause at the bottom, in this example no hold at the bottom position. ā
Third (X): The concentric phase, X means explode up as fast as possible. ā
Fourth (1): The pause at the top, here a 1-second reset before your next rep. Examples:Squat: 6 sec down, no pause, stand up fast, 1-sec pause at the top.Bench Press or Strict Press: Press up quickly (X), then 6-sec lowering, no hold, reset.Pull-ups: Pull up fast to the top, then 6-sec lowering. If your tempo was 6 6 6 6, youād have 6 sec down, 6 sec hold at the bottom, 6 sec up, and 6 sec hold at the top. šŖ Questions? Drop them here anytime so we can dial in your technique. Ask ChatGPT