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Why Repetition Speed Matters More Than You Think

The Discover Strength Podcast · Luke Carlson · Jul 10, 2026 · 8 min

What's in this episode

Luke breaks down a systematic review and meta-analysis on tempo-controlled resistance training and explains how deliberately slowing your reps may improve neuromuscular function and produce greater strength gains than self-paced lifting.

Questions it answers

Does lifting weights slowly build more strength?

Luke Carlson of The Discover Strength Podcast reviews a meta-analysis on rep tempo and explains why controlling the speed of every rep can beat lifting at your natural pace.

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