Negative RESULTS
Gyms have fully reopened, and many have waved goodbye to grinding out front-room bodyweight workouts. However, if you’ve been revelling in your reunion with the squat rack, it’s time to shake up your pre-pandemic plan. After all, getting stronger relies on two core principles: progressive overload – the principle of increasing demands week on week to continue to see gains – and variety. Fail to mix things up with any form of training and your body will stop responding positively. Variation creates new stimuli, and new stimuli force continual, positive adaptations.
Enter: eccentric strength training.
Although the name suggests a certain flamboyancy, this is a simple method that can allow you to master the basics of strength training if you’re just starting out, or add muscle and break through plateaus if you’re a weights-room regular.
