Do you control the negative on curls or just chase the pump?

Controlled negatives build more strength and muscle density.

Pump feels good, negatives build lasting real growth.

Always control eccentric, that’s where growth truly happens.

Negatives matter more than squeezing at top honestly.

Slow negatives protect joints and maximize muscle tension.

Pump fades quickly, eccentric strength stays much longer.

I chase both, but prioritize controlled eccentric always.

Negatives increase time under tension, improving hypertrophy stimulus.

Letting weight drop wastes half the growth stimulus.

Control everything, especially eccentric phase of every rep.