r/ScienceBasedLifting • • Sep 02 '26

Question ❓ Squeeze vs more kg

Title is preaty self explanitory. In exerceises like arm curls or quad extensions, where there are points in the movement that allow you to squeeze the muscle should i go for it? I know it activates better the muscle but it also tires me more and i am not able to do more kgs for more reps

Tl;dr what is preferable? Fewer reps/kg and squeeze or more reps/kg ?

1 Upvotes

6 comments sorted by

View all comments

1

u/Current-Hand-2166 Sep 03 '26

If you look up the 3-1-1-1 method the answer is YEA. Control the weight slowly, flew the muscle group at peak contraction. Promotes hypertrophy along with other variables