Eccentric
How Eccentrics and Isometrics Can Produce Results Your Entire Training Career
Most athletes never give a second thought to training tempo. They think about things like load and reps and maybe even exercise selection, but rarely about the speed at which [...]
Stop on a Dime: 3 Exercises for Efficient Deceleration
What is deceleration? Slowing down, cutting or stopping completely: all three actions are examples of deceleration. For being such a crucial skill, many athletes don't pay much attention to deceleration. [...]
Why Athletes Should Emphasize the Lowering Portion of Weight Training Movements
The word “negative” often implies pessimism and gloom. In the gym, however, performing “negatives” or eccentric reps yields positive sports performance-enhancing, muscle-building and injury-preventive results! Mark Coberley, Iowa State University’s [...]
Try Different Rep Speeds to Build Strength and Size
Building a physique is about mastering your body. You need to know the in's and out's of nutrition, training, and rest. No variable is too small or...