Anyone who has lifted weights for an extended period of time knows far too well about those stubborn plateaus that present themselves when we least expect it. We’re in the gym religiously, sticking to our routine, making gains, feeling good, and then……nothing. The human body is exceptionally successful in adapting to the same (or similar) movements and weight bearing exercises. The body adapts and muscle stress (and growth) is limited. When you hit your plateau try giving this often overlooked technique a try…
NEGATIVE (rep) – The downward half of a repetition, also known as the eccentric contraction. By placing resistance on the negative half of the movement, you can induce a high degree of muscular hypertrophy.
Matt
Co-Founder at Share It Fitness
Matt has been involved in the fitness industry for over 10 years and has worked with, and helped countless individuals improve their lives. After college, Matt started his fitness career working in the trenches as a personal trainer for a big corporate gym. It was here he saw how impersonal Big Fitness really was. Clients weren't people, they were just sales waiting to be made. After branching out and starting his own personal training business in San Diego, Matt soon developed the idea of Share It Fitness and started our (now highly successful) blog. A fitness junkie himself, Matt knows the importance of incorporating exercise into your life. When he isn't working at Share It Fitness, you can find Matt running, biking, taking yoga, or pumping iron around San Diego.
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