English Expression · Intermediate
time under tension
The amount of time a muscle or set of muscles are being continuously stressed
Pronunciation: say time under tension
Meaning
The amount of time a muscle or set of muscles are being continuously stressed.
Example
Therefore, if an athlete sets a rep range between 10 and 12 reps, the time under tension range is between 50 seconds (10 reps x 5 seconds) and 84 seconds (12 reps × 7 seconds) .
Therefore, if an athlete sets a rep range between 10 and 12 reps, the time under tension range is between 50 seconds (10 reps x 5 seconds) and 84 seconds (12 reps × 7 seconds) .
Practice tips
- Practice time under tension out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.