When strength training, performing the movements slower is better than fast for the following reasons:

• Longer period of muscle tension (work)
• Higher level of muscle force (intensity)
• Lower level of momentum (efficiency)
• Lower risk of tissue injury (safety)

When in doubt about your speed of exercise performance when lifting, move slower, never faster.

Suzy Cerra – Triathlon Coach

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