In order for athletes to use their bodies like a spring, eccentric and isometric actions are exceptionally important as the eccentric action places a pre stretch on the muscle tissue. Eccentric training, doesn’t only mean slow tempo descents, but can be supramaximal (think 2 limbs to 1, or weight releasers for example), high velocity, and can be connected to a full movement or not. Slower tempo eccentric training has benefits, such as helping to teach beginner trainees new movements, having an a

What’s the Difference Between Concentric, Eccentric, and Isometric Muscle Contractions?