Want to know a Game-changing Toning tip?

Last week one of my clients said: ‘Steve, it would be a really good idea if were to share your knowledge on muscle toning/building tips that have worked well for you.’

Well, I got one for you, and let me tell you, it’s a game-changer!

As a Personal Trainer for over 3 decades who has worked with a variety of clients, I’ve seen first-hand how this tip can take your muscle gains to the next level.

The Importance of Eccentric Training

Now, before I give you the tip, let’s talk about muscle contractions. When most people think about lifting weights, they think about the concentric phase, which is when you lift the weight against gravity. But there’s another phase that often gets overlooked, and that’s the eccentric phase.

The eccentric phase is when you lower the weight back down to the starting position, and it’s just as important, if not more so, than the concentric phase. Eccentric training involves emphasizing this phase, and it can lead to some serious muscle gains.

The Benefits of Eccentric Training

So, why is eccentric training so effective for building muscle? Well, for starters, it puts more tension on your muscles, which can lead to more muscle damage and therefore more growth. But it also allows you to lift heavier weights compared to the concentric phase, which can further stimulate muscle growth.

How to Incorporate Eccentric Training

Alright, so now that you know the benefits of eccentric training, let’s talk about how to incorporate it into your workouts. One way to do this is to perform eccentric-only exercises, where you focus solely on the lowering phase of a movement.

For example, you could do eccentric-only pull-ups, where you jump up to the top of the bar and then slowly lower yourself down for a count of 5-10 seconds. Or you could do a Pin-loaded leg press, where you lower the weight down to the bottom position for 5-10 seconds and then use a spotter to help you lift it back up.

You can also incorporate eccentric training into your regular exercises by slowing down the lowering phase. For example, if you’re doing bicep curls, you could lift the weight up quickly and then lower it down slowly for a count of 3-5 seconds.

So, there you have it, folks. The lesser-known muscle-building tip that can take your gains to the next level is eccentric training. By emphasizing the lowering phase of your exercises, you can stimulate more muscle growth, improve your overall control and stability, and prevent injuries.

Here are some of my clients who have incorporated this training method:

 

So, if you’re looking to build more muscle and take your workouts to the next level, give eccentric training a try. It may feel strange at first, but trust me, your muscles will thank you.

Do you want me to show you how to incorporate this game-changing method into your workouts?

Simply reply: HELL YES!