Here are two ways to perform negative-accentuated lying leg curls. Method #1 Method #2 The key is to lower slowly for a count of 8 seconds in a smooth and uniform fashion from the top to the bottom. If it gets to a point where you cannot control the movement and it lowers too quickly…
Try negative-accentuated lateral raises in your next workout. Simply raise the dumbbells with bent arms and lower them slowly with your arms straight. Make sure to have a fire extinguisher nearby! Learn more negative-accentuated methods in Eccentric Training: How to Obtain Positive Results From a Negative Action.
That’s 15-year-old Joseph struggling with chin-ups in the first part of the video. The second part shows the results of 5 sessions of eccentric training. How did we improve his performance? First take a look at his program: A1. Mid-Grip Barbell Bench Press: 5 x 5 @ 5-0-X-0, 90sA2. Standing Rope Face Pull: 4 x…
Research can provide golden information to health & fitness professionals. If you’re a personal trainer, here are some recent findings to help you get ahead of the pack: One Egg A Day Keeps The Doctor Away “Based on the results of this meta-analysis, consumption of up to one egg daily may contribute to a decreased…
Eccentric training will catapult strength and athletic performance to a new level if used appropriately. In order to lift a weight, muscular force must exceed the downward force of a load. The opposite occurs when you lower a weight – motor units are turned off until the downward force of the load is greater than…