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Eccentric Contraction

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Eccentric Contraction

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Muscle action in which a muscle produces force while lengthening.

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Definition

Muscle action in which a muscle produces force while lengthening. Its practical meaning depends on the athlete, event, measurement method or training context, so it should not be interpreted as an isolated universal rule.

Practical use

Add strength work according to training age, running load and technical competence; progress exercises rather than copying a fixed routine.

Sources

  1. Effects of Strength Training on the Physiological Determinants of Middle- and Long-Distance Running Performance: A Systematic ReviewSports Medicine · Systematic review · 2018DOI 10.1007/s40279-017-0835-7↗
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