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 ...

POV: YOU’RE COMPLETING your final set of heavy bench presses, and the last rep of your set doesn’t quite make it all the way back to the rack. Two things likely happen: first, hopefully your spotter ...

Have you thought about the different phases of exercises you do in the gym? Take the humble squat, for example. You lower into the squat, pause at the bottom, then drive upward to stand; these three ...

What do people mean when they talk about isometric, concentric and eccentric muscle contractions. My physio said something like this, and I was just curious. Very briefly, an isometric contraction ...

Concentric exercises have the ability to increase the strength of your muscles, but you run the risk of injury when doing these training exercises. There are many type of concentric exercises, all of ...

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 ...

Strong legs are crucial to running, which means strength training is essential to your weekly workout routine. And how you spend your time in the gym determines the results you see on the run. By just ...