TUT and 5x5 ........

[girlygirl44]

Hi everyone!

Could someone please explain the TUT and 5x5 for me please? I see it mentioned here and there and its been explained a little but i'm not sure about it and what exactly to do.
Thx!

 

[jenscats5]

TUT = Time Under Tension

As in the time it takes you to complete a movement.......so say you are doing a bicep curl - you lift the weight up with your arm, then lower it back down -- if you count that time, say 4 seconds - that is your TUT....

5x5 is a program....I think the basis is 5 sets of 5 reps for certain exercises.....

 

[s8nlilhlpr]

Best place to read about the 5x5 is on Madcows website

http://www.geocities.com/elitemadcow1/table_of_contents_thread.htm

It is an awesome plan for progessing in weightlifting. A routine is more than Sets X Reps. Even if you don't want to read the whole site, just read his training primer.

http://www.geocities.com/elitemadcow1/Topics/Training_Primer.htm

 

[girlygirl44]

Thanks to you both for responding

 

[florencia]

Great for growth!