Do eccentric exercises build muscle?

For example, a simple way to build more muscle is to use a longer tempo for the eccentric motion (4 to 6 seconds) with an explosive or 1-second concentric motion. In studies that have compared eccentric-only and concentric-only training, eccentric-only is far superior for producing muscle damage and hypertrophy.Sep 6, 2012 read more

I include some eccentric exercises as a way to help reduce injuries, increase power, and build muscle fast. I don’t do much in-season eccentric work, but during the General Preparation Phase (GPP) eccentric training is a great investment to athletes. read more

If you’re the typical gym-going dude, there’s a pretty good chance you’ve heard the term “eccentric exercise” tossed around. Sounds like a fancy term, but it’s a simple concept: Simply put, eccentric exercise focuses on working muscles as they lengthen, rather than as they contract. read more