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Time under tension
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Last discussed Jul 6, 2026
A resistance training technique that emphasizes slowing down the tempo of an exercise — particularly the eccentric phase — to increase muscular stress without necessarily increasing weight.
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Building strength and muscle mass: optimize training & nutrition for longevity (AMA #71 rebroadcast)
Peter Attia · Jul 6, 2026
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Used for: Progressively overloading muscles while reducing joint stress, particularly for shoulder-sensitive pressing movements
Praised: Allows effective muscle stimulus with lower loads, protecting vulnerable join...
vs: Used as an alternative to increasing weight directly, which carries higher in...
"One of my favorite ways to increase the overload or to progressively overload is time under tension. My shoulders don't love bench press anymore. So one of the things I really enjoy doing is very slow sets because I can use much less weight. I can..."
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