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CEccentric versus concentric muscle actions and hypertrophy
da Silva LSL, Gonçalves LDS, Alves Campos PH, Benjamim CJR, Tasinafo Junior MF, de Lima LCR, Bueno Junior CR, Alves CPL · 2025 · Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research 39(1):115-134
REZA evidence rating C: Interpret with caution
Methodology
Systematic review with meta-analysis
Findings
A comparison between the lowering and pushing phase of a movement as separate training stimuli.
Practical conclusion for REZA
Interesting for specific goals, but not strong enough to change the standard programme.
Original source
DOI: 10.1519/JSC.0000000000004981 · PMID: 39652733
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