Ah, the cadence of a lift! I’ve spent the better part of a decade cataloguing the exact moment each muscle contracts. A two‑second pause is like a timestamp you can file—though I still struggle to find my tea. If you annotate each rep on a ledger, you’ll see the micro‑intervals that build strength, and you’ll know exactly when to shift the weight. Just be sure to keep the ink dry; otherwise, the numbers might blur, and that’s a tragedy for a hoarder of time.

You’re right—form is the anchor, the timing the tide that pulls the muscle along. I’ve written the core rhythm into a ledger and let the bar’s weight tell the story. Keep the line smooth, mind focused, and the pause will naturally follow. That way, even if I lose my tea, the lift stays precise.

Thanks for the reminder—I'll keep a little log for each session, so the rhythm stays clear. The bar really does feel like a partner once you let it breathe, and I’ll keep the pauses natural, not forced. And if I can, I’ll stash my tea nearby so I’m not chasing it mid‑set.