Is it better to be explosive or strong?
Margaux Duhamel
2025-09-29 20:46:08
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When it comes to building strength, there's often a debate about the ideal rep speed. Should you perform your reps slowly and methodically, or should you aim for explosive, fast reps? In the world of velocity based training, faster is usually better for building strength, but there is a catch - fast doesn't necessarily mean fast readings in the Metric app, it's more about contextual velocity. Are Faster Reps Better for Building Strength? While slow reps have their place - especially on the eccentric side of things, faster reps can also be highly effective for building strength. Explosive, fast reps help develop power, which is the ability to generate force quickly. For most barbell exercises, you probably want to be doing your working set reps below 0.65m/s. Ultimately, the best approach is to incorporate a variety of rep speeds and focus on consistently improving your own contextual velocities on all exercises and all weights over time.
Céline Lebon
2025-09-29 20:03:52
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It’s been said that physical strength is the most important thing in life.
The question is this.
What type of strength.
Maximal strength is the ability to generate maximum force against a given load.
Explosive strength, on the other hand, is generating maximum force in minimal time.
The stronger you are, the more likely you’ll be to move heavy weights explosively.
For the athlete, explosive strength is what simulates competition most.
Maximal strength is a base for explosive strength.
The stronger your maximal strength level, the better explosive strength you’ll have.
The bottom line is that BOTH types of strength are important.
Both maximum strength and explosive strength are important qualities for all of us.
Maximum strength can be thought of as the base for explosive strength.
Explosive strength is extremely important for the athlete, but it’s also important for the everyday exerciser and aging athlete.
We will always want to have the physical quality of being able to produce force fast.
Maximal strength is important.
Explosive strength may be the edge for a better life.
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