Research
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Both eccentric and concentric actions are effective in increasing muscle hypertrophy.
Incorporating both types of muscle actions can enhance hypertrophy outcomes.
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The findings indicate the importance of including eccentric and concentric actions in a hypertrophy-oriented RT program, as both have shown to be effective in increasing muscle hypertrophy.
Why this rating
Based on systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
Source
Hypertrophic Effects of Concentric vs. Eccentric Muscle Actions: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Brad J. Schöenfeld et al. · The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research · 2017
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