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The FAST repetition tempo resulted in a greater increase in muscle thickness at the distal portion of the quadriceps compared to SLOW.
Using a FAST tempo may enhance muscle growth in the distal quadriceps during training.
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For MTD, analysis of covariance analysis showed a leg effect ( p = 0.02) in which absolute pre-to-post change was greater in FAST compared with SLOW (estimated differences: FAST 0.23 cm, 5.5%; SLOW: 0.13 cm, 2.2%).
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Does Varying Repetition Tempo in a Single-Joint Lower Body Exercise Augment Muscle Size and Strength in Resistance-Trained Men?
Jeremy R. Pearson et al. · The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research · 2021
DOI 10.1519/jsc.0000000000003953
rct · n=13Cited 15×
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