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ruso15

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Paused Squats
« on: October 02, 2012, 12:23:22 pm »
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Are the paused squats in any kind superior to regular back squats? Strenght gains? more mass recluitment? eliminating the strech reflex would affect negatively in the transition to jumping movements?
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Re: Paused Squats
« Reply #1 on: October 02, 2012, 12:27:41 pm »
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If you jump quite a bit you don't care about the stretch reflex during squatting.
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Re: Paused Squats
« Reply #2 on: October 02, 2012, 05:19:05 pm »
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So if i want it to imrpove strenght for jumping purposes would doing paused squats be more effective?
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Re: Paused Squats
« Reply #3 on: October 02, 2012, 06:39:06 pm »
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You probably don't need to worry about it. It would be safer if you have knee issues probably.
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Re: Paused Squats
« Reply #4 on: October 02, 2012, 09:15:13 pm »
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i like them.  i like to "free fall" to the bottom and stick the position with a 2-3 second hold.  really halt the eccentric suddenly.  I use 70-85% with this method  1-3 reps per set.
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