Time under tension is a bad metric for exercise effectiveness because you can hold a weight at your strongest range of motion for the same duration as someone doing 10 full repetitions but produce vastly different stimulus, making time under tension a marketing term not scientific principle

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Dr. John Jaquish

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Time under tension is a bad metric because holding a weight is different from doing full reps

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Weightlifting Is A Waste of Time & So Is Cardio - Dr John JaquishJoel Evan
Created: 8/13/2026, 9:49:19 AM

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