Continuous Tension Lateral Raises with Partner Resistance | by Jim Smith |

Continuous Tension Reps for More Muscle Check out this set of lateral raises with partner assisted manual resistance. This technique accentuates what Mel Siff in Supertraining calls - continuous tension sets. The goal of this technique is to allow the lifter to develop maximum muscular contraction with submaximal weights. I like this for a lot reasons for lateral raises, front raises, lat pull downs (pulling UP on the bar as they pull down) tricep exercises, bicep exercises, and many other isolation exerci