How to Best Optimize Your Muscular Health
How to Best Optimize Your Muscular Health Analysis by Dr. Joseph Mercola Fact Checked July 23, 2023 Next Why Molecular Hydrogen Is a Superior Antioxidant https://www.bitchute.com/video/dnDtzzJNszkI/ STORY AT-A-GLANCE Concentric exercise refers to movements where your muscle is shortened, whereas eccentric movement is when the muscles lengthen. Another way to think about it is moving with or against gravity. During the eccentric part of an exercise, you’re resisting the pull of gravity, and during the concentric part you’re moving against gravity Concentric exercise is preferred if you’re trying to improve mitochondrial biogenesis Eccentric exercise is typically superior to concentric exercise if you’re looking for strength, performance and hypertrophy (muscle enlargement) When doing blood flow restriction (BFR) training, concentric exercise tends to be the most effective During concentric exercise, the faster you’re able to lift something,...