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positive and negative phases

Adelante · 2009-10-31 16:45:44

Hi all, Quick question, can someone please explain to a confused soul what positive and negative phases of a repitition are, and for example in a squat / leg press or dumb bell curl where they occur:confused: Thanks

31-10-2009 4:45pm

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Adelante

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Hi all,
Quick question, can someone please explain to a confused soul what positive and negative phases of a repitition are, and for example in a squat / leg press or dumb bell curl where they occur
Thanks

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#2 31-10-2009 4:50pm

Parsley

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positive phase - muscles contract, weight goes upwards.
negative phase - muscles extend, weight goes down.

In general anyway.

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#3 31-10-2009 6:15pm

ragg

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As above, FYI - excentuating the negative is really really beneficial.

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