Tempo Prescription Calculator

Calculate total time under tension (TUT) from lifting tempo notation (e.g., 3-1-2-0) and reps to program muscle hypertrophy and neural adaptations systematically.

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How It Works

Calculate total time under tension (TUT) from lifting tempo notation (e.g., 3-1-2-0) and reps to program muscle hypertrophy and neural adaptations systematically

Each component has a specific meaning:

  • Lifting tempo notation (e — The lifting tempo notation (e recorded for the scenario being assessed.

Note: Interpret the tempo prescription result against the thresholds and context described above.

How to Use

Enter the lifting tempo notation (e for the scenario you are assessing. Calculate total time under tension (TUT) from lifting tempo notation (e.g., 3-1-2-0) and reps to program muscle hypertrophy and neural adaptations systematically. Use the tempo prescription result to inform your calculation.

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