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Eccentric actions have the greatest effect on muscle hypertrophy.
Practitioners may consider incorporating eccentric actions into training regimens to enhance muscle growth.
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IT HAS BEEN POSTULATED THAT ECCENTRIC ACTIONS HAVE THE GREATEST EFFECT ON MUSCLE HYPERTROPHY.
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The claim is based on established postulations in the field.
Source
Eccentric Overload Training: A Viable Strategy to Enhance Muscle Hypertrophy?
Brad J. Schöenfeld et al. · Strength and conditioning journal · 2017
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