How Old-School Lifters Used Paused Reps to Build Serious Strength

When you look at some of the most iconic old-school bodybuilders, legends like Lee Haney, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Franco Columbu, it’s easy to chalk their physiques up to being “built different.” These guys didn’t just turn heads; they stopped traffic. 

And while genetics certainly played a role (hard work builds muscle, but it doesn’t change your muscle insertions), one training technique helped set their physiques apart—even from today’s best: paused reps.

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