Review: Weights for Speed (One and Two)

[James_Smith]

@star61

So even if you are lifting at equal intensity, say 3 reps at your 4 rep max, the incline press is less CNS demanding because the overall weight is lower. Wouldn’t this also apply to half-squats vs ATG squats, or half-squats to cleans? And if the reverse is true and you’re looking for the greatest CNS stimilus, would you then prefer half-squats over ATG squats or cleans?

Load and rate being equal the lesser movement amplitudes will equate to lesser intensities due to the lesser sum total of muscle work; however, the lesser movement amplitude provides for higher rates and more favorable leverages for moving greater loads so the weight must be specified before one is in a position to define training intensity.