07-31-2014, 01:48 AM
This technique reminds me of a similar one that I like using static holds in the fully contracted position rather than, or in addition to the partials. Using a Hammer Strength High Row machine, for example, after completing some very slow, controlled reps with a relatively light weight, squeeze and hold the contracted position until you really start to feel the muscle burn right where you want it to (with the lighter weight, it's easy to make slight adjustments when you first get into this position to find just the right spot). Then, without putting the weight down, complete some more reps, another static hold, more reps, etc. This seems to be a pretty good way of getting in touch with a muscle that you might have trouble feeling too. It's also nice to be able to throw in a bit of an extreme stretch at the end (after you're all repped out in my High Row example, just allow the same weight to stretch you until you can't hold it anymore). It's a nice technique, all it really needs is a cool name.