Which training builds better athletes? study pits eccentric vs concentric

NCT ID NCT07329348

First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at 79 male soccer players aged 18-30 to see how two different resistance training methods affect strength and endurance. One group did accentuated eccentric training (focusing on the muscle-lengthening phase) and the other did concentric training (focusing on the muscle-shortening phase), both using resistance bands for 8 weeks. The goal was to find out which approach improves athletic performance more.

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  • Model Town Football Club

    Lahore, Punjab Province, 54000, Pakistan