Fast or slow movements

[georgeio19]

If I am lifting a weight do I want to move the weight fast or slow? I guess it depends for goals right? I see slower will probably build the muscle better but fast is more for explosiveness?

 

[SteveMobsterG]

Exactly so.

 

[stevesmi]

the goal when you are weight training for most of us is to break down muscle

if your goals are simply to move weight because you are training for strength then it will be different. but most people are not like that unless they compete in strength sports or they just like lifting heavy

 

[muskate]

If your goal is hypertrophy - lift the weights as slow as possible to maximize time under tension

 

[RoySimpson]

Depends what your goal is really. But you're correct.

 

[MasonicBodybuilder]

Lifting fast isn't that safe either. Just make sure all your movements are controlled.