You lower into the squat, pause at the bottom, then drive upward to stand; these three phases are called eccentric, isometric ...

An eccentric contraction provides the control of a movement on the downward phase and it works to resist the force of gravity. Figure caption, Left: Concentric contraction - the biceps are ...

This movement can be a concentric or eccentric muscular contraction. Isotonic concentric contraction – this involves the muscle shortening. The origin and insertion of the muscle move closer ...

The predominant options are exercises with an emphasis on either concentric or eccentric contractions. Eccentric exercises promote greater strength gains compared to classical concentric stimuli ...

Participating in weight training with proper technique and on a regular basis can provide many beneficial outcomes that ...

Methods: In this prospective study, athletes (mean age 25 years) with jumper’s knee were randomised to treatment with either painful eccentric or painful concentric quadriceps training on a decline ...

Recent studies have suggested that prior concentric training increases the susceptibility of muscle to EIMD following eccentric exercise. This has been attributed to a reduction of sarcomeres in ...