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times under tension

times under tension is the plural of time under tension.

Meaning of time under tension

Noun

time under tension (plural times under tension)

  1. The amount of time a muscle or set of muscles are being continuously stressed.
    • 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) .2004, John Philbin, High-Intensity Training, page 33
    Synonyms:
    TUT

Questions about times under tension

What is times under tension the plural of?
Times under tension is the plural of time under tension.

Words near times under tension in the dictionary

  1. times to come
  2. times to expiry
  3. times to market
  4. times to maturity
  5. times to progression
  6. times under tension
  7. times until expiration
  8. times without number
  9. times-to-market
  10. timesaver
  11. timesavers

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