Understand the science of lifting versus lowering to optimize your training and break through your next plateau.

New sports science findings identify the eccentric phase of exercise—the lowering portion of a movement—as highly effective for building muscle and strength. Research shows eccentric contractions can ...

“Eccentric training trains your muscles and tendons to be fatigue resistant, more resilient, and stronger,” Bui says. “If you ...

For many people, the thought of beginning a fitness journey feels overwhelming. Between busy schedules, uncertainty about proper techniques, and concerns about injury, the barriers to starting ...

Objective To determine how distinct combinations of resistance training prescription (RTx) variables (load, sets and frequency) affect muscle strength and hypertrophy. Data sources MEDLINE, Embase, ...

In weightlifting or calisthenics, an eccentric movement occurs when you lower the weight or lower your body, such as the downward portion of a pushup or the lowering of a dumbbell. A concentric ...