Eccentric Cycling Training: An Efficient Way for Endurance Athletes to Build Muscle and Power
Eccentric Resistance Training on the Bike. An Alternative to Pushing Big Gears for Added Strength A 2014 study examined whether eccentric cycling training could improve muscle size and maximum cycling power in 23 recreational athletes. Eccentric cycling involves pedaling while resisting the forward motion of the cranks to generate high forces. The study found just two sessions per week of eccentric cycling for … Read more