Eccentric training is a great way to get stronger and build more muscle and power, and it can easily be incorporated into any workout. The eccentric phase of an exercise refers to the lowering ...

Lowering, as opposed to lifting, your weights, with an eccentric strength training regimen, could make your workouts more efficient. If you’re looking to maximize your time in the gym, you might ...

At first, the phrase “eccentric training” might bring to mind, like, dressing up in a clown costume and running on a treadmill while you loudly sing Blondie -- or, you know, something like that. But ...

A new study has revealed a technique for building muscle strength that requires only three seconds of exercise three times a week. Participants consisted of 26 young and healthy adults who were ...

Eccentric training or loading of a muscle is often overlooked in favor of the more traditional concentric training methods. Both add value to your fitness and general well-being, especially for adults ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." THERE'S NOT A ton of cheat codes when it comes to building muscular strength and size. There's no magic ...

QUESTION: I have been doing the same workout for a year but wouldn’t mind mixing it up a bit. Any thoughts? ANSWER: It’s been said that the best workout for each of us is the one we will do. For some, ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If you tend to breeze through the "easy" part of an exercise—like lowering into a squat or letting your ...

During a workout, it can be easy to just go through the motions and not think too much about how you actually carry out each individual rep. As a gym enthusiast, I have my favorite exercises on repeat ...

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