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When talking about training, we always hear about the importance of proper form, different training techniques, and progressive overload. While those are essential parts of making progress in the gym, an often overlooked aspect is the tempo of your reps while training, especially in the eccentric phase of an exercise.

When you read or hear the term eccentric contraction, it’s describing a muscle that lengthens under tension, such as when lowering a weight. An example would be during the bicep curl, lowering the dumbbell back to its starting position. Doing this movement controlled is crucial for muscle development and injury prevention.