For years we have been told the best way to get fitter and stronger is to lift something heavy, whether that’s a barbell or our own bodyweight. What if how we put it down was just as important?

Eccentric exercise focuses on movements, or phases of a movement, that lengthen the muscles. Some examples of eccentric exercise include lowering into a squat or lowering into a press-up. In contrast, ...

Understand the science of lifting versus lowering to optimize your training and break through your next plateau.

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 ...

New sports science findings identify the eccentric phase of exercise—the lowering portion of a movement—as highly effective for building muscle and strength. Research shows eccentric contractions can ...