Stutter Reps
We've all incorporated advanced training techniques such as forced reps, drop sets and negatives but here is a technique that I came across that is worth giving a try. It's called "Stutter Reps" originally created by Egan Schauer when it was known as the Schauer Stutter rep. The principal behind this technique is
to get the benefit of both a positive and negative contraction multiple times in each rep for each set performed. It will also push more blood into your muscles, helping you to stimulate new muscle fibers which will increase strength, size and endurance.
It's recommended that you perform this technique on an exercise that you can do on a Smith machine or similar machine due to the stability required as you will soon find out. You will want to start with a weight load that is 30-40% less than your normal working weight. I like to do a couple heavier normal sets first then do anywhere from 1-3 sets of the Stutter reps.
Here's how it's done. Start with the weight in the extended position, lower the bar slowly about 3 inches, pause slightly, press the bar back up 1-2 inches, lower the bar again slowly about 3 inches, pause slightly, press the bar back up 1-2 inches and repeat until you've done 3-5 "stutters" per rep. Rep ranges will be around 5-8 and I suggest having someone spot you.
Personally, I like to perform this technique on exercises like the Smith Bench Press (wide and close), Smith Shoulder Press and the Machine Leg Extension. I guarantee you will get one hell of a pump and burn from this technique. Give it a shot!
--- Lou Salzano, IFPA Pro Masters Bodybuilder
to get the benefit of both a positive and negative contraction multiple times in each rep for each set performed. It will also push more blood into your muscles, helping you to stimulate new muscle fibers which will increase strength, size and endurance.
It's recommended that you perform this technique on an exercise that you can do on a Smith machine or similar machine due to the stability required as you will soon find out. You will want to start with a weight load that is 30-40% less than your normal working weight. I like to do a couple heavier normal sets first then do anywhere from 1-3 sets of the Stutter reps.
Here's how it's done. Start with the weight in the extended position, lower the bar slowly about 3 inches, pause slightly, press the bar back up 1-2 inches, lower the bar again slowly about 3 inches, pause slightly, press the bar back up 1-2 inches and repeat until you've done 3-5 "stutters" per rep. Rep ranges will be around 5-8 and I suggest having someone spot you.
Personally, I like to perform this technique on exercises like the Smith Bench Press (wide and close), Smith Shoulder Press and the Machine Leg Extension. I guarantee you will get one hell of a pump and burn from this technique. Give it a shot!
--- Lou Salzano, IFPA Pro Masters Bodybuilder
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