So as far back as I can remember, when I went to go lift I would try to crank our my reps at a fairly quick pace. But it came down to my FAC (Fighter Aircrew Conditioning) Test and it really kicked my ass. Its body weight percentages for several different events, but long story short the reps are 6 count: 2 up, 3 down and 1 rest (without weights touching). Needless to say MUCH slower than what I usually will do at the gym.
My question is: will working out in my normal manner (i.e. fast reps) not really do much for that sort of fitness test? I feel I work out to failure much faster doing slower reps than faster ones. Also even on a day-to-day workout routine am I doing better for myself by slowing the reps down?
My question is: will working out in my normal manner (i.e. fast reps) not really do much for that sort of fitness test? I feel I work out to failure much faster doing slower reps than faster ones. Also even on a day-to-day workout routine am I doing better for myself by slowing the reps down?
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