Can Eccentric Strength Training Help More Than Stretching For Improving Flexibility?

In this tutorial, we review the latest evidence to evaluate whether eccentric strength training can be more effective than stretching in improving flexibility.
References
*Alfonso et al., 2021: doi.org/10.3390/healthcare904...
*Vetter et al., 2022: doi.org/10.3389/fphys.2022.87...
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The Synapse CCR is the the best portable eccentric overload tool on the market. It can be used safely just about anywhere, and packs down to less than 2 lbs.

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[@peteben9635]

To get the most benefit out of eccentric training for strength and flexibility, does the tempo have to be slow? I learnt that with most exercises, you can do the concentric movement explosively and the eccentric is done slowly. The only exception is with deadlifts, which I heard that it is safer to let momentum of the weight drop it to the floor which is what powerlifters tend to do. So I am a bit confused.

[@ClinicalPhysio]

Hey! No I agree with your first point… I think the slow nature of eccentric exercise is really important, including deadlifts too 👍🏼

[@nickfleming3719]

I don't get it. Every lift has both concentric and eccentric phases. How is eccentric training different from strength training?

[@ClinicalPhysio]

So it depends how much someone really utilises the eccentric, think of bicep curls for example… you can control it down properly or just let it fall down (depending on weight naturally)….. but also the main idea here is eccentrics vs STRETCHING for flexibility

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[@angustaylor5810]

Personally I don't think that the key for flexibility is that the training is specifically eccentric, its when the exercise is to end range for the muscle that you really see results with range

[@ClinicalPhysio]

Hello! I see your point, and would agree that any exercise that works on flexibility would need to be done at end of range. Whether it is stretching or eccentrics, you have to challenge the muscle’s range to get results.