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 ...

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, ...

If you tend to breeze through the "easy" part of an exercise—like lowering into a squat or letting your dumbbells drop after a curl—you might be missing a major opportunity to build strength. That ...

Once reserved for athletes, eccentric exercise is becoming increasingly popular in everyday training and physical therapy—especially for people with musculoskeletal conditions like Parkinson’s disease ...

When I really don’t want to exercise, I’ll rush through a workout just to mark it off my to-do list. But the faster I try to get it done, the sloppier I get. Instead of moving with intention, I’m ...

In weightlifting or calisthenics, an eccentric movement occurs when you lower the weight or lower your body, such as the downward portion of a pushup or the lowering of a dumbbell. A concentric ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. When you walk into a gym, you’ll see lifters meticulously counting sets, tracking reps and stacking plates. But ...

Methods 37 volunteers (29 males, 8 females) took part in the reliability study and 32 volunteers (24 males, 8 females) in the effect of eccentrics on endurance study ...

Background: Eccentric training has been shown to reduce pain and gain function in patients with chronic Achilles tendinopathy. However, currently no data are available regarding any potential adverse ...

Rather than speeding through strength training exercises, I’ve learned it’s best to slow down and focus my movements. Whether you are pushing, pulling, lifting, or lowering, there are multiple parts ...