'It\'s everyone\'s favorite day of the week - chest day. Today we\'re really focusing on upper chest, and the way we\'re tackling that is by focusing on unilateral movements and eccentric training. Eccentric training includes MANY benefits, some of which include increased anabolic signaling, increased motor unit recruitment and decreased regulation of inhibitory mechanisms. From a more simplistic training effect standpoint, eccentric training has documented effects on strength, power, and hypertrophy. According to a recent review in The Journal of Functional Morphology & Kinesiology, The benefits of Accentuated Eccentric Loading include: Hypertrophy - Moderate Potential. Strength - High Potential. Power - High Potential. The purpose of overloaded eccentrics is to apply a greater stimulus during the lowering or “yielding” portion of the exercise. During this phase of the lift, we are generally 20-40% stronger than during the concentric or “overcoming” phase. This is different than accentuated eccentric training, which maintains the same weight during both the eccentric and concentric phase, but places an emphasis on a slower and more controlled lower during the eccentric phase of the lift. Both methods elicit a tremendous response, and the research is clear that an emphasis on the eccentric phase of the lift produces greater strength and hypertrophy benefits. One concept that is often overlooked is improvements in concentric strength potential associated with increasing eccentric strength. Essentially, the smaller the gap between eccentric strength and concentric strength, the lower and slower the potential for concentric strength gains. The greater the gap between eccentric and concentric strength, the greater and faster the potential to drive up concentric strength. If you enjoyed this video please feel free to leave a like or comment, and share with your friends! Subscribe for more! Receive workouts, technique tips, and exclusive discounts right here → http://bit.ly/FitCultSubscribe FITNESS CULTURE TRAINING → http://bit.ly/2MosUqF FOLLOW US → https://www.instagram.com/fitnessculturetraining https://www.facebook.com/fitcultprogramming/ https://www.instagram.com/jacobhutton1/ https://www.instagram.com/stevecook/ SUBSCRIBE → http://bit.ly/FitnessCultureSubscribe'
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