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Exercising the Right Way

Adriana Potter

Slow and controlled movements in exercise are all about focusing on your form and making each motion deliberate, which increases muscle activation and enhances the overall effectiveness of the workout. This approach can be applied to pretty much any exercise, whether it's strength training, bodyweight exercises, or even cardio.


"STEADY AND IN CONTROL"
"STEADY AND IN CONTROL"


Here’s why it’s beneficial:


  1. Improved Muscle Activation: When you move slowly, your muscles have to work harder to control the movement, which increases time under tension (TUT). This leads to more muscle fibers being activated, which can help with muscle growth and strength.


  2. Better Form: Slowing down the movement allows you to really focus on your form, which reduces the risk of injury. It also ensures you're targeting the right muscles.


  3. Mind-Muscle Connection: Moving slowly helps you feel the muscles working, improving your mind-muscle connection. This is great for making sure you're targeting the muscle groups effectively. Mind-muscle connection improves proprioception (awareness of how you move).


  4. Increased Muscle Recruitment and Endurance: It can help improve your muscle endurance over time because you’re giving your muscles more time to get recruited and work properly.


  5. Prevents Injury: You'll build more control over your movements, which can carry over into other exercises, especially functional movements.

 

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