An Eccentric contraction is when you are lowering a weight during a regular set of an exercise. What that means is: the weight is exerting greater force than your muscles are and is forcing you back to the starting position. Studies have shown that during this phase of your repetition greater chemical changes happen in your body than on the Concentric phase (Flexing). What this means is: for strength and muscle tone, the Eccentric phase should be your main focus (slowly and with proper form). Any more questions…. Email Kalev@Kalevtraining.com
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