Why you should ALWAYS lift weights FAST ✅

[@mattvena226]

Instagram/TikTok @mattvena instagram.com/mattvena Email [e-mail] or DM @mattvena on instagram for coaching/programs SBD Referral Link: sbdapparel.ca/matt Muscle Activation Percentage of Max: pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6521994/ Strength Percentage of Max: pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8126497/ Faster Concentric More Strength Gains: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24734902/ & www.strongerbyscience.com/speed-kills-2x-the-intended-bar-speed-yields-2x-the-bench-press-gains/ Stretch Reflex Video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r6PEfoekrKuIg9U Force Enhancement Stretch Reflex: prism.ucalgary.ca/items/6563f83d-9436-4a20-babc-58bc489ddaf4 Concentric Tempo: www.patreon.com/posts/tempo-52260568 Eccentric Tempo: www.patreon.com/posts/eccentric-tempo-65622051 Lifting Tempo Hypertrophy: pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8310485/ Mechanical Tension: www.patreon.com/posts/mechanical-63338556 Rep Range Hypertrophy: www.strongerbyscience.com/hypertrophy-range-fact-fiction/ Injury Rates Powerlifting and Weightlifting: bjsm.bmj.com/content/51/4/211 Movement Velocity Tendon Strain: pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5005367/ Sedentary Activity Injuries: ijbnpa.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12966-021-01191-y Load Management Injury: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29943231/

[@farawayhere]

@@mattvena226 the eccentric tempo one says that slower is better? Hold on, now im confused. Didn't you just say that faster is better? What exactly does it mean now? The patreon links are saying the exact opposite?

[@dudex233]

seems like everyone on youtube says something different and its all backed by science.

[@yeeeaaahmayneee3808]

True,this is the first time i hear someone say go fast both on eccentric and concentric

[@Ancor3]

Tbf, multiple youtube body builders have changed/clarified their position recently and said that controlling the eccentric anywhere between 1 and 8 seconds seemed to be beneficial for hypertrophy. Every youtuber I've seen has said that going past 8 seconds hurts hypertrophy. Every youtuber has always said to do the concentric phase as fast as possible. So on the main points they tend to align.

[@cosmiceternalghost3222]

They all mostly say the same thing once you analyze the entirety of their viewpoints. The confusion is in their delivery and our inability to analyze the entirety of the videos. We often listen to 1 sentence at a time vs the conclusion of the entire paragraph. Dr Mike, Jeff Nippard, Matt Vena, and most all others are saying the exact same thing

[@cosmiceternalghost3222]

@@yeeeaaahmayneee3808 Matt refers to “fast” eccentric as 1-8 seconds. That’s not actually fast relative to the context of lifting. He also further says just dropping the weight takes tension off the muscle and places it on the tendons Which isn’t really optimal for lifting but tendons can adapt just not as efficiently as muscles. It’s about balance he says.

[@IncredibleGrim]

True, but matt is stronger than those, so i am believing him

[@kozmo7]

I always try to finish as fast as possible

[@Horolden]

i see this video as 14 minuttes ago, but Matt commentet 13 hours ago? Guess it must be the squat plug

[@peterbechtel4668]

Good stuff, many thanks.

[@farawayhere]

Okay but, what about the eccentric? should you still try hard to control it? or should you just let it kind of freefall?

[@_YummyPuncake_]

For building strength/tuning techniques go slower on eccentric, during comp better to pick up the pace on it, but have decent control still

[@mattvena226]

Faster too as long as you can control. Recommend the stretch reflex video for more

[@omergoktuggunes4730]

For strength Strech reflex is very important so fast eccentrics are great. You just need to not lose control of the bar for ex: if you lose control of bar in the eccentric portion of a bench you might drop the bar too high or too low on your chest and that would really hurt your leverages and lower your strength. But as long as you can en up in the same bottom position the faster your eccentric is the better due to more strech reflex. For hypertrophy some control is good but excessive control doesn't have anything extra

[@farawayhere]

​@@mattvena226 i see. One more question, Anything you can say about short pauses inbetween reps? Is that also something you should try to avoid? Also, how fast is optimal? Do 3 seconds more make a large difference?

[@mattvena226]

I think short pauses are fine, to ensure positioning/tightness are on point before starting the next rep. Just don’t go overboard with it where it starts to become like extra rest.

[@idontknow3108]

Thoughts and opinions on eneven bench press and tips and tricks to fix it ...

[@longestnamepwnsall]

How come you don’t fully lockout your bench in the video?

[@1TieDye1]

He talked about it in a recent Q&A but i can’t remember which.. you could probably find it if you wanted to though

[@darrenchalmers7738]

When I’m injured I always lift slower and lighter lets me continue to lift, always works for me.

[@cheeks7050]

yep because when you're injured your priorities shift from maximising strength gains to rehab, so you don't lift for maximum strength.

[@kapoioBCS]

Just failed 320kg deadlift 🫠🫠🫠🫠🫠🫠🫠🫠🫠🫠🫠

[@kapoioBCS]

I forgot my squat plug 😢

[@NicksFitnessYT]

Matt da 🐐 no 🧢

[@Vicius_IASL]

Does anyone have noticed that his left knee kind of goes loose when he locks the conventional deadlift? like he don't have much tension in his left knee maybe compensating with the right knee and the hip. Or is just my idea?

[@cheeks7050]

who cares

[@Vicius_IASL]

@cheeks7050 a person who wants to improve himself, who trains with his brains and seek advise in other people trying to do The same. I'm just saying it may be a thing or not, just one have to be aware.

[@YoriYoiHitotachi]

Even if this is true moving heavy weight fast increases injury risk.

[@leonardo9259]

Nah

[@joecowan3719]

PlugST

[@mattvena226]

Insert it fast too

[@martincvikl5321]

i would not cite chris beardsly. not a reliable source

[@Himyzz2233]

Bruh benches like he don’t know how to workout

[@medman6649]

Anyone do a study in increased risk of injury? No thanks.

[@cheeks7050]

Why are you scared if you don't know the answer?

[@PerishingTar]

Tribly

[@Morenooooooo309]

But...u are not lifting fast most of the times.... if anything, you slowed down your squats.. i remember your reel of you squatting 500°2 at 180 pounds at 17 y old or something...they were a lot faster then your squats now...and you have gotten stronger. I dont doubt you have a reason for what you are saying but i dont understand

[@kapoioBCS]

The intent is too lift it as fast as possible

[@chonkeboi]

To clarify, his point is that you should go as fast as you can control on the eccentric. Not so fast that your form breaks down and you’re not in control.

[@mattvena226]

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