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THE IMPORTANCE OF ECCENTRIC TRAINING IN SPORT AND DAILY MOVEMENT
Strength training is often associated with producing force — lifting, pushing, and accelerating movement. In contrast, many of the most demanding moments in sport and daily life require the body to slow down , absorb load , and maintain control . These demands are met primarily through eccentric muscle actions , where muscles lengthen while under tension. Eccentric strength underpins the body’s ability to decelerate, stabilise joints, and tolerate high forces, particularly a
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