The ultimate exercise protocol, which i highly recommend. The result was the beginning of a new resistance training technique, which became known as superslow strength training. Superslow training, originated in 1982 by ken hutchins, was developed in an osteoporosis study with older women because of the need to utilize a safer speed for subjects to perform the resistance exercises. Expert in fitness wellness industry, sport medicine, metabolic syndrome and bringing health care to the general public outside of a clinical environment. You can also read some of those chaptersarticles for free on the renex website or at hutchins website called superslow research zone. Superslow strength training may help prevent boredom in your strength training routine. Project kratos bodyweight high intensity training and. I still receive questions on a weekly basis from people about ken hutchins, superslow training, and the superslow zone personal training franchise. Try it for free at our downtown asheville training gym. My first halfcentury in the iron game arthur jones. Proven to increase strength, mobility and bone density.
A highintensity, lowimpact program known as slowmotion strength training, in which gradually lifting and releasing weights without the aid of rest or momentum brings muscles to. The superslow program began when its developer, ken hutchins of orlando, fla. Super slow is hutchins trademarked name for the high intensity training. Edit superslow of scottsdale 7585 e redfield rd ste 112, 852606937 scottsdale, arizona. It was developed by ken hutchins, who happened to grow up in the same small texas town as alexander. Also known as the super slow technical manual, this comprehensive text is written by the author who dares to define exercise. The ultimate exercise protocol, and began building his own custom. While this may be appropriate for some individuals, a repetition cadence and range resulting in a ttf similar to the traditional nautilus protocol. Super slow is a form of strengthening physical exercise resistance training popularized by ken hutchins. Consistent with all my writings, machine names are written capitalized and exercises are written in all lower case. The superslow program began when its developer, ken hutchins. For the best workouts checkout super slow weight training workout ken hutchins what is super slow slow weight training. Superslow weight training increases strength webmd. For super slow weight training, this works like crazy.
Ken hutchins a pioneer in strength training inform fitness. All subjects are assumed to be free from any hormonal supplement or medication, refrained from caffeine during the days of the testing, and have not participated in strenuous physical activity the 2448 hours prior to the testing sessions. The project kratos bodyweight hit and tsc training 2019 update is a 40 page report introducing numerous improvements and refinements to the protocols, resi. However, it wasnt until he came across the ideas and writings of ken hutchins and the superslow exercise guild that gus would launch into a career change.
We train your muscles by putting a weight load on them so that the muscle goes from the fresh strength that you start with to where, after several reps, it is reduced to the point where you cant move the weight. The idea for super slow came in 1982, when ken hutchins. It is based on ideas from the 1940s and 1960s called 1010 muscle contraction with measured movement and implemented using fixed weight nautilus machines. From there, he developed a company called superslow, wrote a technical manual, created a rigorous. An exercise protocol whereby the positive phase is executed in 10 seconds and the. Encripted pdf that reads on pc, mac, ipad, iphone, and android platforms. Super slow is a form of human strength training popularized by ken hutchins. Excellent demonstration of a superslow workout and how you can benefit. Xtreme super slow weight training workout build muscle at home duration. If you try superslow strength training, start with a familiar strength training exercise and a weight that tires your muscles after 12 to 15 repetitions. How to do super slow resistance training quick and dirty tips.
It was shortly after the introduction to ken hutchins s superslow systems machines that gus was first acquainted with the protocol and philosophy known as superslow. Superslow zone continuing education and compliance, llc, a department of superslow zone, llc, has been accredited as an authorized provider by the international association for continuing education and training. In a paper from the early 1980s, researcher ken hutchins wrote about the super slow technique while he was leading a study that involved a. The term superslow and derivative terms are registered by hutchins as trademarks. Senior executive with significant domestic and international experience managing business units.
Super slow is hutchins trademarked name for the high intensity training approach advocated by arthur jones. Super slow resistance training university of new mexico. Announcing a heart strong in pdf format by ken hutchins title. Hit is a very short, very intense, 1 set to failure resistance training protocol. However, it really became a popular concept once a floridabased trainer named ken hutchins writer of aerobics is dead and why not aerobics patented the name and really started promoting the idea. A superslow weighttraining program can dramatically improve strength, users say, and the workout is intense. In his most recent issue of a published bulletin, volume. Superslow and low simplicity guide colorado springs. Superslow weight training was popularized in the 1980s by ken hutchins. I am writing this post to save myself time responding to emails and to clear up any confusion people may have over my position on these things. A typical session lasts 1020minutes, and typically involves 35 sets. The ultimate exercise protocol by hutchins, ken and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The ultimate exercise protocol by ken hutchins 19920502 ken hutchins on. Medicinal plants, ebook pdf, free ebooks, this book, presentation, medicine.
The idea for super slow came in 1982, when ken hutchins, a 50yearold. Super slow bodybuilding and weight lifting guide fandom. Ken hutchins born 20th century is an american inventor who defined and popularized the super slow form of resistance training exercise, and developed methodology. The participant lifts at a creepingly slow rate for 10 seconds. The concept of super slow lifting is not a new concept. That is the idea behind superslow exercise, a weightmachine routine for legs, arms and chest. Ken hutchins, the developer of the superslow protocol currently recommends a ttf of 100 to 180 seconds and routines consisting of as few as three or four exercises performed once or twice per week. The method was created by ken hutchins in 1982 during a nautilus sports medical industries sponsored osteoporosis research project at the university of florida medical school. This super slow form of resistance training was popularized by inventor ken hutchins who conducted the nautilus. Specifically, and simply put, superslow is an exercise protocol whereby the positive phase is executed in 10 seconds and the. After payment, you will recieve the pdf with a link to download a free reader, a pass code, and instructions for using the pass code to open and read the book. Ken hutchins speaks at the renex conference, fall 2011. Superslow training is another term used for the hit modality of training.
Like most of our products, i first developed these for my. It has been around probably for as long as weight training has been. In this episode adam zickerman provides a very descriptive and detailed definition of a highintensity workout from ken hutchins, one of the. These helpful hints above were paraphrased from ken hutchins revised book, superslow. My first halfcentury in the iron game the arthur jones collection 70b superslow, or the gospel according to ken hutchins.
Isometrics, timed static contractions, and static holds. Protocol specifically, and simply put, superslow is an exercise protocol whereby the positive phase is executed in 10. On several occasions, i told him that he could learn to work to a depth of inroad that he note. I am told that isometrics got some attention during the 1950s due to some research performed at the max plank institute. Super slow involves the combination of very slow speeds of lifting and lowering the weight, along with the general principles of the high. When superslow is mentioned, it is important to determine whether its context is for a specific exercise protocol or for a moregeneral exercise philosophy. Citywide superslow of chicago was featured on wgns morning news.
A short while ago, we knew that the highend, most advanced desktop macs would. Nearly a decade ago, hutchins partnered with josh trentine, owner of overload. Lifts take 15 seconds to do, 10 seconds down and 5 seconds up. A short video announcing the project kratos bodyweight high intensity training and timed static contraction training 2019 update and the accompanying video course. In the past i have said scant little regarding isometrics as a viable form of exercise. And you can challenge your muscles in a new and different way.
The term isometrics refers to exercise protocols primarily involving isometric muscular contraction, during which no shortening or lengthening of the muscle occurs. Ken hutchins born 20th century is an american inventor who defined and popularized the super slow form of resistance training exercise, and developed methodology, trainer certifications, and exercise equipment to specifically support the techniques. A message from ken hutchins founder of superslow youtube. Doug mcguff superslows face for more than a decade an exercise theorist named ken hutchins developed the method to help. Remember one thing free advice is worth what you pay for it. Super slow the ultimate exercise protocol abebooks.
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