Tempo: Briefly Explained [ebook]

Tempo prescriptions like "40X1" or "3010" show up everywhere in training programs, and most people either ignore them or assume they're way more important than they actually are.

This short ebook explains what tempo notation means, how to read it, and what the research says about whether it matters for building muscle or strength. Spoiler: It's useful for control and consistency, but it's not the secret variable holding back your progress.

What It Is

A concise, 17-page ebook breaking down the use of tempo in strength training. We'll cover how to read the four-character format, what eccentric and concentric phases are, and what the evidence says about time under tension, with practical guidelines for different training goals.

What You Get

• Immediate PDF download explaining tempo in plain language.
• Clear examples showing how to apply tempo to squats, presses, rows, and other movements.
• Insight into what the current research says about tempo for hypertrophy, strength, and power.
• Best-practice tempo recommendations for general training, max strength, hypertrophy focus, and beginners.
• Common mistakes and how to avoid overthinking it.

Who This Is For

You've seen tempo written in programs and want to understand what it means without getting lost in the weeds. You're not looking for a complicated system, just enough context to know when tempo is worth paying attention to and when it's fine to just lift with intent and control.

We'll get to the bottom of this misunderstood training variable so you can use tempo as a tool when it helps, and ignore it when it doesn't matter.

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