Is it worth doing negative strength training? Exercise review

Focusing on the part of the exercise you normally ignore will take time, but it’s pleasingly intense when you get it right

What is it? Weightlifting, but focusing on the downward motion. A negative chest press, for example, involves slowly lowering a weight towards you, rather than quickly pushing it away.

How much does it cost? Free on regular gym machines, though you’ll probably need a partner to help you. Instead, I used specialist X-Force resistance machines at All About You, which costs £35-£55 a session.

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