Insert Strategic Pauses

Inserting strategic pauses while lifting weights can increase the tension on specific muscles.

For instance, inserting a 2-second pause at 30 degrees of elbow flexion during a reverse curl can heighten the involvement of the brachialis muscle, particularly if you pause during the concentric (lifting) part of the movement.

Pausing at the top of a lateral raise will increase the overload on the medial deltoid.

In some movements, pausing at the bottom can be beneficial. For two examples, check out “Break The Inertia To Get Stronger” at https://www.theelitetrainer.com/blog/...