Anyone heard of static training?

[deheinx]

A friend pointed this out to me and I would be interested to know if it's anything real, effective, and worthy or just another buy my book deal.

http://www.precisiontraining.com/

he idea is to up the amount of weight you're pushing, and to hold for 10-20 seconds at your maximum power spot. This prompts the building of more muscle tissue, with far less strain.

It's one extended, "static" rep, held as long as possible (but no longer than 20 seconds).

 

[dirkpitt51]

So what's the maximum power spot?
Take the bench press for example. Would the max power spot be 2 inches off the chest or the start position with your arms straight?
I'm not paying $75 for that guys program, but can you give a few more details?

 

[Blood&Iron]

This is known as isometrics, and was touted as the best way to build muscle in, I believe, the 50's. A study was published at the time showing rather amazing results. The author, however, failed to mention another innovation that the men in the study were also using, namely dianabol. I think isometrics can be occasionally useful, but should not form the core of your program.

 

[deheinx]

dirkpitt51,
That's all I know about it. I was hoping someone here may have more information about it.

 

[Thaibox]

I do it sometimes during my lifts, after drop sets or supersets just to mix it up a little and I get a good burn from it. I agree with B & I, its occasionally usefull

 

[TAGMAN]

I also do static holds on some exercises, like weighted dips. Feels great!