Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth 2791: This Simple Rep Technique Doubles Your Results
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Feb 11, 2026 They break down a simple rep method — stretch, pause, squeeze — and why changing rep quality can double growth. They highlight the stretched range driving hypertrophy and pick top moves for lats, triceps, and biceps. Training advice covers pause reps for stability, targeting weak portions of lifts, and practical tips for reverse dieting, daily movement, and managing plateaus and low testosterone during long cuts.
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Wishing He Built Strength First
- Justin described earlier career focus on pumps, stretch, and pause that delayed his foundation of strength.
- He'd train like a bodybuilder early and later wished he'd built strength first to have better long-term gains.
Stretch-Under-Load Drives Growth
- Sal referenced animal and human studies showing static stretch under load uniquely signals muscle growth.
- He cautioned beginners to go lighter and ensure stability before playing with deep-stretch loading.
Train What You Suck At
- Insight: Working on what you 'suck at' yields the biggest gains for advanced lifters.
- Use training to deliberately attack weak ranges or movement patterns instead of avoiding them.