Negatives – This is the practice of going against the pull of gravity when you lower the load used in training. It is done through deliberately slowed and controlled motions. One-rep max – This represents your highest strength for a particular motion. This is the basis of power-lifting contests. Novices are discouraged from participating in such contest because they may expose themselves to injury. If you are able to accomplish ten reps with an optimal weight then this is a good approximation for 75% of your one-rep max. Peak – This is a term that is mostly used in the context of preparing for contests. The body fat level is minimized to the optimal lowest such that the muscles are fully exposed. This body condition can only be maintained for a few days. Plates – This term represents the weights that are added ...

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