Eccentric training is strength exercise.
It focuses on slowly lowering a weight or your body.
This lowering part is called the eccentric phase.
Your muscles work hard during this lowering to control the weight.
This is called an eccentric contraction.
Eccentric training builds muscle strength well.
It helps you perform better in sports.
It also helps stop injuries.
Eccentric movements use energy efficiently.
This allows you to lift more weight.
People studied eccentric training since the 1800s.
It helps muscles recover faster after exercise.
Eccentric training helps with injuries.
It helps people get better after getting hurt.
It also helps older people keep strong muscles.
This helps fight muscle loss (sarcopenia).
Eccentric training helps tendons become stronger.
This lowers the chance of tendon problems.
It also helps bones become stronger.
Eccentric training can help your heart and blood sugar too.
