Super slow is a form of strengthening physical exercise resistance training popularized by. It is a comprehensive high intensity strength training protocol. Rather than looking at tut for a set, its better to look at the total tut for a given muscle group in a workout. We understand that proper exercise is a stimulus which acts on your body to demand an adaptive change.
A brief rundown on the icelandic health symposium 2017 i have just returned from my trip to. The ultimate exercise protocol paperback may 1 1992 by ken hutchins author 3. Protocol specifically, and simply put, superslow is an exercise protocol whereby the positive phase is executed in 10 seconds and the negative in 10 seconds. Mcguffs ultimate exercise facility, our training approach produces results. The ultimate exercise protocol by ken hutchins online at alibris. Super slow the ultimate exercise protocol abebooks. When you exercise in a slow and controlled fashion, you get stronger with fewer injuries. From there, he developed a company called superslow, wrote a technical manual. Call 8648860200 to contact ultimate exercise or for a free introductory workout. It is based on ideas from the 1940s and 1960s called 1010 muscle contraction with measured movement and implemented using fixed weight nautilus machines.
Brian murray the 20second isometric workout high intensity. The ultimate routine high intensity training by drew baye. Super slow weight training was made famous over a decade ago by researcher and physician dr. Encouraged by the results, hutchins authored many articles on the subject and wrote superslow. Brief workouts all of our workouts last 20 minutes or less. It is the method that best fits the definition of complete exercise. Ken hutchins born 20th century is an american inventor who defined and popularized the super slow form of resistance training exercise, and developed methodology.
Lack of time is the most common reason for not working out, which is why its no surprise that 20 to 30minute express workouts have become so popular. Not only was the material challenging in the intellectual sense but also in a philosophical sense. Also known as the superslow technical manual, this comprehensive text is written by the author who dares to define exercise. Request pdf on jan 1, 20, anthony caterisano and others published the ultimate guide to physical training for football, find, read and cite all the research you need on researchgate. Going against most accepted practice in fitness but remaining consistent with established mechanical physics and biology, ken hutchings explains the extremely technical superslow exercise protocol. He refined its application with over 8,000 oneonone workouts between 1982 and 1986. Reviewed in the united states on february 11, 2012. Feb 06, 2012 jerry bell, 71, a client who was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis 11 years ago, said superslow exercise has helped him. Super slow is a form of strengthening physical exercise resistance training popularized by ken hutchins. In june 1970, arthur jones, the father of high intensity training, published the ideal workout in bodybuilding magazine muscular development. An exercise protocol whereby the positive phase is executed in 10. Super slow resistance training university of new mexico. Jul 07, 2019 super slow weight training was made famous over a decade ago by researcher and physician dr.
Why you should consider doing super slow weight training sessions. Reliability of a novel high intensity one leg dynamic. Oct 29, 2014 lack of time is the most common reason for not working out, which is why its no surprise that 20 to 30minute express workouts have become so popular. Save your exercise instruction business heart rate elevationin and of itselfis worthless dr. The effectiveness of low velocity superslow resistance training. During this year, hutchins wrote the superslow protocol article. The superslow protocol represents 46 repetitions consisting of a 10second concentric phase followed by a foursecond eccentric phase. Jerry bell, 71, a client who was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis 11 years ago, said superslow exercise has helped him. A traditional strength training set is 10 repetitions at a speed of 2 seconds up and 2 seconds down per repetition. This pdf version will save tremendously on packaging. Last week i put together an article on high intensity super slow training. The ultimate guide to physical training for football. Virtually every study claiming to disprove the effectiveness of super slow kept the trainees on 10 repetitions per exercise the entire time.
Other authors have written books on the subject of slow tempo training under the titles of slow burn and power of 10. The texas native pounded out an average of 60 miles a week. The exercises and dietary programs in this book are not intended as a substitute for any exercise routine or treatment or dietary regimen that may have been prescribed by your physician. The ultimate exercise protocol, third edition by ken hutchins.
Doug mcguffs discovery that rocks cardiology by the author of superslowthe ultimate exercise protocol and the developer of the superslow exercise protocol and the inventor of the linear spine machines published by serious. Specifically, and simply put, superslow is an exercise protocol whereby the. Jul 10, 2012 hello, im the author of this book and wanted to give you a little insight beyond the book description. Before practicing the exercises in this book, be sure that your equipment is. The fact is, any exercise protocol is simple enough to write up on one or two pages. Anything beyond this amount of exercise only acts to consume precious recovery resources. The ultimate exercise protocol 2 by hutchins, ken isbn. How to do super slow resistance training quick and dirty tips. Evolutionary strategies for building maximum muscle by cecil, craig isbn. In 1986, hutchins worked as an exercise equipment designer and prototypist, specializing in the application of coupled movement arms. Then relatively new to learning about exercise and bodybuilding i found it to be a truly fascinating and very challenging read.
When superslow is mentioned, it is important to determine whether its context is for a specific exercise protocol or for a moregeneral exercise philosophy. The ultimate exercise protocol by hutchins, ken and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The manual is as much of a ken hutchinss search for meaning in life, as it is a dissertation on proper form. This is an essential read for the fitness professional. The ultimate exercise protocol media support, 1992, a technical manual going into its fourth printing. While some exercises are better than others for specific muscle groups or specific individuals, there are several that are effective for each muscle group, and while there are many different high intensity training methods like the traditional nautilus principles, superslow protocol, timed static contractions, etc. A tenten protocol was used in the 1940s by body builders and later in the 1960s by powerlifters as a plateau breaker under the name mcmm or muscle contraction with measured movement. Mar 11, 2014 these helpful hints above were paraphrased from ken hutchins revised book, superslow. Although superslow is the best general purpose protocol for exercise, strict. Chapter 1 introduction one day, several years ago, i took a professional strong man named herold. Superslow training, ken hutchins and the superslow zone. Superslow instructors are also educated with an emphasis on using precise language in exercise. Ken has supervised over 10,000 superslow workouts, and no one understands the philosophy and techniques better than he does. This new book chronicles the history of exerciseinduced headache eih from before and including.
Apr 06, 2019 superslow strength training may help prevent boredom in your strength training routine. Doug realized a lifelong dream when he opened ultimate exercise in november, 1997. The current definitive description of the protocol is contained in the book superslow. The effectiveness of low velocity superslow resistance. The effectiveness of low velocity superslow resistance training article in strength and conditioning journal 272 april 2005 with 302 reads how we measure reads. It is beneficial for rehabilitation, bodybuilding, weight loss, and general exercise. The specifics of the protocol are dictated by the founder, ken hutchins, and have changed over the years. I have been able to maintain my strength, bell said. While you may be speeding things up with highintensity interval training hiit, you might also consider slowing things down with superslow weight training. Since the publication of super slow in 1992, research examining this type of. Protocol specifically, and simply put, superslow is an exercise protocol whereby the positive phase is executed in 10. Little was jones to know that his new training machines would soon.
While the exercises themselves are not out of the ordinary, and can be used with standard weight machines or free. May 14, 2001 for the better part of 20 years, philip alexander, md, was a dedicated runner. In a book entitled super slow, it is recommended that weight training exercises be performed in a very slow and calculated manner. Despite being close to real competition events by involving the wholebody, the use of cycling andor running exercise presents some important limitations to understand the role of the central nervous system cns in the. A tenten protocol was used in the 1940s by body builders and later in the 1960s by powerlifters as a plateau breaker under. While the exercises themselves are not out of the ordinary, and can be used with standard weight machines or free weights, it is the approach that sets superslow apart. Contents 1 introduction 1 2 the back 7 3 some lifting records. This protocol also requires about 5585 seconds for completion. This is a type of strength training popularised by doug mcguff in his book body by science, it involves 1520minutes of training a week, total. For size gains, most think you need 3060 seconds of tut.
To achieve this goal, it is suggested that one should perform the concentric phase of a weight training exercise for 10 seconds and the eccentric phase for 5 seconds. Mcguff and his instructors have continued to explore the limits of exercise through their personal training clients at ultimate exercise. We desire the minimum amount of exercise that will produce the stimulus for adaptation. You can build muscle with heavy sets lasting several seconds or lighter sets lasting a minute. If you try superslow strength training, start with a familiar strength training exercise and a weight that tires your muscles after 12 to 15 repetitions. For normal adults, once they are comfortable with super slow, repetition numbers go way down, to 24 repetitions for most upper body exercises and 36 repetitions for most lower body exercises. Superslow strength training may help prevent boredom in your strength training routine. In the article, posted below, jones set out the importance of vigorous training as well as promoting his new brand of exercise machines. First, if you are interested in bodybuilding or have been for some time, youll probably know that there has never been a book written that encompasses all of the diverse bodybuilding training systems and techniques that have evolved over the past century. One possible advantage of superslow training is that it involves less momentum, resulting in a more evenly applied muscle force throughout the. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Mcguff outlines the science and protocols behind super slow weight training and how to use it to unlock incredible strength gains and muscle growth. Superslow totalbody workouts are performed once or twice a week, depending on the patientclients strength and skill levels.
With the super slow training study, there are two glaring issues. Hello, im the author of this book and wanted to give you a little insight beyond the book description. Brian also wrote the bestselling book, stop trying to lose weight youre making yourself fatter, which. The ultimate exercise protocol, published in 1989, you can learn why and how he organized his system of strength training. Citywide superslow strength training technique duration. When superslow is mentioned, it is important to determine whether its context is. This book is currently only available to employees of the superslow zone personal training franchise. Dec 05, 2016 encouraged by the results, hutchins authored many articles on the subject and wrote superslow.
Oct 20, 2008 it is a comprehensive high intensity strength training protocol. Garin baders dynamic finger exercises is a dynamic 3dvd super hand conditioning course revealing the unique and powerful hand exercises garin uses to give him extreme finger strength, flexibility, and finger dexterity in his career as an awardwinning concert pianist, master. If you try superslow strength training, start with a familiar strength training exercise and a weight that tires your muscles after 12 to. My 9 month experiment last week i put together an article on high intensity super slow training. Expanding on this, it is understood that the weightsassuming weights are the resistance sourceare lifted during the positive and lowered during the negative. Apr 01, 2015 with the super slow training study, there are two glaring issues. Acute heart rate, blood pressure, and rpe responses during. Timeundertension refers to how long the muscle is under strain during a set. And if done properly more on this later the results are profound. Mcguff maintained his interest in high intensity exercise. The ultimate exercise protocol, which i highly recommend.
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