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pnx · 09-02-2006, 05:24 AM

I started Strength 1. When we did Bench Press, I lifted 180 lbs for 1 rep, for 3 sec eccentric & 1 sec concentric, btw it's not my MAX yet. While my friend lifted 300 lbs for 1 rep, 1 sec down 3 seconds up, with a spotter. After the set, he was all RED, face & eyes.

I believe he pushed really hard & I'm worried for his safety. I told him that eccentric is better in muscle building, so it's better to use a weight that he can do the eccentric portion correctly for 3 seconds.

What will he achieve in 1 sec ecc & 3 sec concentric?

09-02-2006, 05:24 AM	#1 (permalink)
pnx Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 21	Eccentric vs Concentric I started Strength 1. When we did Bench Press, I lifted 180 lbs for 1 rep, for 3 sec eccentric & 1 sec concentric, btw it's not my MAX yet. While my friend lifted 300 lbs for 1 rep, 1 sec down 3 seconds up, with a spotter. After the set, he was all RED, face & eyes. I believe he pushed really hard & I'm worried for his safety. I told him that eccentric is better in muscle building, so it's better to use a weight that he can do the eccentric portion correctly for 3 seconds. What will he achieve in 1 sec ecc & 3 sec concentric?