Banging out reps is pretty straightforward, generally speaking. Lift the weight, lower the weight, repeat. But if you break down the anatomy of a repetition, there’s more going on than meets the eye.

When doing resistance training, you will do two movements which are either eccentric and concentric. Whether you are pushing, pulling or raising, you will do these movements every time. Both movements ...

Whether RT hardens arteries has been controversial since the report by Bertovic et al. 7 in 1999 that examined the relationship between RT and arterial elasticity and reported that RT increases ...

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 ...

Moving heavy weight is only half the battle.

You're currently following this author! Want to unfollow? Unsubscribe via the link in your email. Using multiple strength training techniques can help you get the most out of workouts, according to a ...

Eccentric training or loading of a muscle is often overlooked in favor of the more traditional concentric training methods. Both add value to your fitness and general well-being, especially for adults ...