eccentric training

Which Contraction Builds More Muscle?

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Which Contraction Builds More Muscle? Eccentric Contractions When a muscle lengthens through the eccentric phase it has the greatest force production capability. The rate at which actin and myosin detach from one another is greatly inhibited during the eccentric phase, which allows for more contractions and higher force production. Does eccentric or concentric build more

Is Elbow Extension Concentric Or Eccentric?

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Is Elbow Extension Concentric Or Eccentric? concentric: (Of a motion), in the direction of contraction of a muscle. (E.g., extension of the lower arm via the elbow joint while contracting the triceps and other elbow extensor muscles. eccentric: Against or in the opposite direction of contraction of a muscle. Is the elbow concentric or eccentric?