Prescription Terminology

Question 1

Heavy negative

Answer 1

Eccentric only work. tempo is high for eccentric.

Question 2

Forced reps

Answer 2

Using a spotter to perform additional reps past failure. Improves ME and hypertrophy

Question 3

Cluster sets

Answer 3

Bigger sets to smaller sets or rest-pause sets. Increases inter-rep rest interval up to 30 secs. Gives a minor rest. 1-RM is 67%. Improves strength and hypertrophy

Question 4

Accommodating resistance

Answer 4

using bands or chains to stress entire ROM. See better improvement in all primary goals.

Question 5

Partial ROM

Answer 5

using a partial ROM to improve strength at specific joint angles