Do cheaters prosper? A new study on cheat reps 🏋️‍♀️

Are cheat reps best for muscle hypertrophy?

Do cheaters prosper? Effect of externally supplied momentum during resistance training on measures of upper body muscle hypertrophy

Background

Cheat reps are where external momentum is generated from additional muscle groups to contribute to lifting weight 📈

Cheat reps are often described as less effective than strict reps, but what does the science say? …