Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson uses eccentric exercise to build muscle, his strength coach says. It involves lengthening muscles under tension, such as when you lower a weight (called a negative rep).

When you move the weight away from your shoulder in a bicep curl, this movement comprises an eccentric contraction. (Photo by Andres Ayrton via Pexels) Fitness enthusiasts are constantly seeking ...

Squeezing in a solid workout can be a challenge for time-poor fitness enthusiasts, but lately we’re seeing exercise scientists really drill into what the most efficient workouts might look like. A ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." THERE'S NOT A ton of cheat codes when it comes to building muscular strength and size. There's no magic ...

Dear Dr. Donohue: Will you please explain what eccentric contractions mean? I hear it’s the best and fastest way to gain muscle size. — J.J. Dear J.J.: There are two kinds of muscle contractions — ...

When it comes to strength training, adding an extra dimension to your routine can help you get strong in a short time. It’s called eccentric training, and it enables you to accomplish more in every ...

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. DEAR DR. DONOHUE: You wrote something about eccentric muscle contractions. I ...

Background Hamstring strain injury (HSI) burdens athletes due to high occurrence and recurrence rates. Previous surface EMG evidence suggests reduced voluntary activation (VA) may contribute to high ...