Today we are going to talk about slowing down.
No, literally, going SLOW on the way DOWN.
Eccentrics, or negatives, have been around for some time, used in a ton of various ways. Some of the ways I use them are for hypertrophy, learning to keep tension on a muscle, and for strength-building purposes when someone is unable to perform a movement.
Sure many of these reasons are all inter-connected, but the main reason why I choose them is usually one of the above. I have a lot of young athletes and new women in lifting that have a hard time performing some body weight exercises properly.
Some of the most common exercises that I like to utilize these techniques are:
1. Pushup
2. Pullup
3. Glute ham raise
4. Step-up
5. Pistol box squat
Check the videos below for a quick visual and to show your athletes or clients the proper way to do them.