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tempo
TEM-poh · noun · informal
The speed/timing you use for each phase of a rep.
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The prescribed speed of a rep, often written as four numbers for the lowering, pause, lifting and top phases.
“Do those squats on a 3-1-1 tempo.”
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tempo In A Sentence
Do those squats on a 3-1-1 tempo.
Origin & Usage
Strength-coaching term for controlling rep timing.
People Also Ask
What does tempo mean in weightlifting?
Tempo is the prescribed speed of each phase of a rep, controlling how fast you lower, pause and lift the weight.
How do you read a tempo like 3-1-1?
The numbers are seconds for each phase — typically eccentric (lowering), pause at the bottom, concentric (lifting), and sometimes a pause at the top.
Why train with a tempo?
Controlling tempo increases time under tension, improves technique and control, and can make a lighter weight far more challenging.
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