Working out should be about simplicity and efficiency. That’s why strength training is so important: Slow, controlled movements – with a small number of reps – can help you build muscle faster. And remember, fatigue is the critical point your muscles have to get to in order to build new muscle tissue.
Using a method called controlled tension, you’ll use a powerful combination of two resistance-training methods: slow cadence lifting and static contraction. It sounds complicated, but it’s simple. This chair crunch is the perfect example of a controlled-tension workout: All you need is 12-14 reps and up to 4-5 sets to create fatigue and see results.
With specialized strength-training moves, you can compress a two-hour workout to just a little over half an hour. That means it takes just a two-hour commitment each week — all done from home!
