Image: https://www.instagram.com/mikethurston/ Is this the royal road to bigger biceps and triceps? In his eccentric training Mike Thurston lays emphasis on the lengthening of the muscle, in contrast to concentric training and the shortening of the muscle. What you need is a training partner and spotter, then you can start and follow Mike's instructions. Images: https://www.instagram.com/mikethurston/ Mike Thurston's notes: - Eccentric training can generate up to 1.3 times more tension than concentric training. Greater tension provides increased stimulus to the muscle fibers, which in turn encourages greater biological adaptations. - Strength coaches recommend using anywhere from 100% to 175% of maximum for optimal loading in eccentric work. - Tempo should dictate how much weight you use - you should have a preset time of lowering (i.e., six seconds) in your mind before doing your set. - Use heavier weight & slower tempo (6+ sec) for fewer reps ...
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