Concentric vs. Eccentric. Which is Better For Strength and Hypertrophy?

In this episode, I cover a recent study (PMID 36107233) compared the effects of concentric-only, eccentric-only, and concentric-eccentric resistance training of the biceps on muscle strength and hypertrophy (muscle growth).

Main takeaway? Don’t skip the eccentrics.

You can read more about this topic in the recent blog post 'Comparing the Concentric vs The Eccentric Part of Resistance Exercises.'

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