EPISODE · Jun 10, 2026 · 57 MIN
A Rep Speed Tweak to Unlock More Strength, Power & Hypertrophy
from The Red Delta Project Podcast · host Matt Schifferle
In this live Q&A episode, Matt previews a new repetition tempo strategy from the upcoming Beautiful Strength 2.0 program. Learn how rep speed can influence strength, power, joint comfort, hypertrophy, and your ability to push closer to failure without adding more exercises or workout volume.Matt also answers listener questions on slow reps, joint safety, concentric vs eccentric training, gymnastic rings, suspension straps, wrist pain during push-ups, leg training intensity, hip bridges, and single-leg progression.Resources:🔺R.D.P Books- https://is.gd/TagFfP 🔺Equipment and gear- equipment https://is.gd/5O5LLr Timestamps:00:00 - Intro & Beautiful Strength 2.0 preview02:20 - Why rep tempo usually matters less than stimulus06:30 - Time under tension vs repetition counting10:45 - Slow eccentrics, muscle damage, and why “harder” isn’t always better16:30 - How faster concentrics can build power and athleticism21:00 - Using rep speed to break plateaus25:20 - Is slow training safer for the joints?30:15 - Concentric vs eccentric training: which matters more?36:20 - How rep speed helps you know when you’re close to failure43:00 - Should you use faster reps for leg training?47:10 - Can you build big muscle with gymnastic rings?51:00 - Do hip bridges need progression to keep working?55:20 - TRX vs NOSsk suspension straps59:30 - Can gymnastic rings be used like suspension straps?1:04:20 - Wrist pain during push-ups: causes and fixes1:08:30 - Using tempo for more advanced leg exercises1:11:00 - Closing thoughts & Beautiful Strength resources
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In this live Q&A episode, Matt previews a new repetition tempo strategy from the upcoming Beautiful Strength 2.0 program. Learn how rep speed can influence strength, power, joint comfort, hypertrophy, and your ability to push closer to failure without adding more exercises or workout volume.Matt also answers listener questions on slow reps, joint safety, concentric vs eccentric training, gymnastic rings, suspension straps, wrist pain during push-ups, leg training intensity, hip bridges, and single-leg progression.Resources:🔺R.D.P Books- https://is.gd/TagFfP 🔺Equipment and gear- equipment https://is.gd/5O5LLr Timestamps:00:00 - Intro & Beautiful Strength 2.0 preview02:20 - Why rep tempo usually matters less than stimulus06:30 - Time under tension vs repetition counting10:45 - Slow eccentrics, muscle damage, and why “harder” isn’t always better16:30 - How faster concentrics can build power and athleticism21:00 - Using rep speed to break plateaus25:20 - Is slow training safer for the joints?30:15 - Concentric vs eccentric training: which matters more?36:20 - How rep speed helps you know when you’re close to failure43:00 - Should you use faster reps for leg training?47:10 - Can you build big muscle with gymnastic rings?51:00 - Do hip bridges need progression to keep working?55:20 - TRX vs NOSsk suspension straps59:30 - Can gymnastic rings be used like suspension straps?1:04:20 - Wrist pain during push-ups: causes and fixes1:08:30 - Using tempo for more advanced leg exercises1:11:00 - Closing thoughts & Beautiful Strength resources
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