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Dr. Andy Galpin: Busting Muscle Myths & Hacking Strength | EP 479

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Quality of Eccentric Training

Eccentric training can allow one to resist force more than applying force. There tends to be more soreness with eccentric action due to the ability to load it more, leading to tissue damage, edema, and swelling. However, there are not more gains to be had in the eccentric phase compared to the concentric. Soreness is not a good indicator of muscle hypertrophy resulting from a workout, and it's not a reliable way to measure workout effectiveness.

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