When you take a muscle through the full range of motion, it goes through three phases of muscle contraction: eccentric, isometric, and concentric. Placing more attention on one phase can yield ...

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 ...

Cycling is a popular fitness activity worldwide. Although the physiological benefits of cycling are known to many, its precise impact on the ‘rectus femoris’ muscle has remained elusive so far. A ...

We're big fans of eccentric training here at MH. In fact, we have several guides on how to focus on the eccentric phase of your lifts to increase muscle growth. So it's no surprise that a new review ...

There are two main phases of lifting weights: eccentric and concentric. The eccentric phase is where you lengthen the muscle, and the concentric phase is when you contract or shorten the muscle. While ...

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New research has shown one type of muscle contraction is most effective at increasing muscle strength and muscle size -- and rather than lifting weights, the emphasis should be on lowering them. Good ...

Good news for those who struggle to fit a gym workout into their day: you may be able to cut your weights routine in half and still see the same results. New research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) ...

Penn State Extension will offer a group-based strength training program for adults ages 40 and above. “Lifelong Improvements Through Fitness Together” is aimed at improvingfunctional fitness, and the ...

Loss of muscle strength can be a damaging outcome when someone is unable to move a part of their body for a long period of time. But a new study may have found a way to protect against this — and it ...