Time under tension

How it is used

Coaches connect time under tension with repetition tempo and holds.

Example sentences

1. Slower repetitions increased the time under tension in that set.

   The same repetitions take longer while the muscle works.

2. The plan changed time under tension without adding weight.

   Duration changes while the external load stays the same.

Common collocations

• increase time under tension
• total time under tension

Related terms

• eccentric phaseThe part of a movement where the working muscle lengthens while controlling the load, usually during the lowering portion.
• repShort for repetition: one complete performance of an exercise, such as lifting and lowering a weight once or doing one push-up.

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