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Eccentric-Only Versus Concentric-Only Isokinetic Strength Training Effects on Maximal Voluntary Eccentric, Concentric and Isometric Contraction Strength: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
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- Immediate effects of stretching and eccentric exercise on flexibility, stiffness, and strength in older adults with hamstring tightness and possible sarcopenia: a randomized controlled trial.European journal of applied physiology · 2026Trial
- Strength gains and absence of hypertrophy and cross-education in knee extensors following short-term low-volume eccentric training in untrained young men.European journal of applied physiology · 2026Article
- Tempo-specific complex training improves lower-limb strength and neuromuscular function in male collegiate soccer players: an experimental study.BMC sports science, medicine & rehabilitation · 2026Article
- Eccentric exercise: Muscle damage to the new normal.Journal of sport and health science · 2026Article
- Do Flywheel Exercises Provide Eccentric-Overload Training?Sports medicine - open · 2026Article
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Abstract
backgroundConflicting results have been reported regarding the effects of resistance exercise training with eccentric (lengthening muscle) versus concentric (shortening muscle) contractions on changes in maximal voluntary contraction (MVC) strength assessed by different contraction modes.
objectiveThe main objective of this systematic review with meta-analyses was to compare the effectiveness of maximal isokinetic eccentric-only and concentric-only strength training for changes in maximal voluntary eccentric (MVC
methodsWe conducted a systematic search in PubMed, SPORTDiscus, and Google Scholar from February to March 2024 for studies that met the following criteria: (1) randomized controlled trials; (2) inclusion of eccentric-only and concentric-only strength training groups; (3) use of an isokinetic dynamometer for training and testing; (4) reporting changes over time in MVC
resultsTwenty-seven studies matched with the criteria, and overall 162 study results were identified and included in the meta-analyses. Greater effects on MVC
conclusionsEccentric-only strength training is more effective for improving MVC
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