How Fast You Lift Weights Changes What You Get from Strength Training After 60
This study suggests rep speed can be matched to whether you want more muscle or better daily function.
For older adults who lift weights, the speed of each rep matters more than you'd think. Looking at a batch of trials, lifting at a controlled, submaximal speed worked best for building muscle size and strength. But moving the weight as fast as you can helped most with everyday physical function, like getting up from a chair.
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