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Supramaximal isometric holds
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Last discussed Oct 26, 2026
Neural priming technique of briefly holding a load above your working weight before lifting.
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Unlocking Persistent Motivation & Extreme Resilience | Ross Edgley
Ross Edgley · Oct 26, 2026
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Used for: Neural priming before heavy weighted pull-ups
Praised: Switches on the nervous system without fatigue and improves heavy lifts
"One of the biggest things I found recently is supramaximal isometric holds. Before my heavier lifts, let's take pull-ups — I'm doing about 60 kilos clean. I'll put 80, 90, 100 kilos on, hold in an active hang only 3 seconds. You're not trying to f..."
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