Eccentric training

Question 1

How much greater load can be lifted using ECC vs CON?

Answer 1

30-50% increases in ECC vs CON

Question 2

What intensity and volume is seen as most beneficial?

Answer 2

High intensity and low volume

Question 3

How much strength increase can be seen from ECC training?

Answer 3

1-25%

Question 4

How much can jump height be increased by with ECC training?

Answer 4

5-10%

Question 5

Does ECC increase fascicle length and sarcomeres in parallel or series?

Answer 5

Series

Question 6

What anabolic hormone does ECC exercise increase?

Answer 6

IGF-1

Question 7

Are quicker hypertrophy gains seen with ECC or CON training?

Answer 7

ECC - 4 weeks vs 6 weeks

Question 8

What lifting speed should be used with ECC training?

Answer 8

1:4

Question 9

Should you lift above or below 1RM when ECC training?

Answer 9

Above (110-150% 1RM)