Tag: Eccentric

The “Eccentric Overload” Protocol: I Slowed Down My Reps for 4 Weeks – Did My Strength Explode?

Most new exercisers think training consistently is a sure-shot path to more…

Vidur Saini

Training Secrets: 5 Ways to Make All Your Reps More Effective

As a veteran personal trainer, it’s my job to help my clients…

Plateau Breakers: 5 Training Tweaks to Shock Your Muscles into New Growth

Sticking to the same training regime for an extended period can lead…

Vidur Saini

The ONLY 4 Eccentric Training Techniques You Need for Explosive Strength Gains

Every athlete, irrespective of the sport, must work on their explosive strength…

Vidur Saini

Dr. Layne Norton Discusses Effects of Slow vs Fast Lifting For Strength

As a multi-talented athlete, Dr. Layne Norton continues to provide evidence-backed information…

Doug Murray

How to Build Mass Strength and Power with Eccentric Squats

Are you ready to take your leg gains to the next level?…

Patrick Dale, PT, ex-Marine

When, Why, And How to Train to Failure

Should you train to failure, or is it best to leave a…

Patrick Dale, PT, ex-Marine

How to Use Negative Reps to Build Muscle and Get Stronger

Training to build strength and muscle mass isn’t easy. Creating a head-turning…

Patrick Dale, PT, ex-Marine

Cheat Curls For Bigger Biceps – The Ultimate Guide

In the majority of cases, the best way to do any exercise…

Patrick Dale, PT, ex-Marine

Isometrics for Injury Prevention and Building Strength and Muscle

Dynamic strength training exercises like squats, bench presses, and deadlifts involve three…

Isometric Biceps Hold: Build Bigger Arms with This Technique

More muscular biceps – we all want them. That’s why every bodybuilder…

Bodybuilding Hack: Eccentric and Negative Biceps Curls

When it comes to training, a lot of lifters pay very little…

6 Best Eccentric Exercises To Supercharge Your Gains (5 Methods)

Don’t worry if you have never heard the term “eccentric” before. You…

Vidur Saini

Spice Up Your Barbell Curl For Bigger Biceps

The standing barbell curl is one of the most popular biceps builders…

Will Davis, PT, MSc

5 Reasons To Add Tempo Training To Your Program

Before we get into why tempo training is so valuable, it’s important…

Emily Beers

Eccentric Vs. Concentric Training

Most resistance exercises involve two phases of movement – one where you…

Isotonic vs. Isometric Exercises – Differences, Benefits, and Examples

Whatever your training goal is, you must use the right exercises and…