#Eccentric Training

The first step to becoming explosive is learning how to absorb force. That’s why we train reflexive eccentrics. They teach your body to react, not just contract. When you land, cut, or absorb impact, your muscles and tendons must lengthen under load. Reflexive eccentrics train your muscles and nervous system to stabilize and rebound instantly. This rapid stretch and snap-back is what creates real power, speed, and explosiveness. The better you can handle and redirect force, the more athletic you become. Furthermore, this type of training also protects against injuries by conditioning them to manage force safely- around 80% if knee injuries occur in the eccentric phase. Stronger reactions. Faster rebounds. Safer movement. That’s the power of reflexive eccentrics. Comment “REFLEXIVE” if you want my Free “Reflexive Eccentrics” Guide

Why is eccentric Thomas exercise a game-changer? 👇 Great exercise and demo by @katiesonier Dr. Natty breaks it down: ✅ Targets tight hip flexors ✅ Lengthens the quads ✅ Helps reduce knee pain ✅ Improves control and mobility This isn’t just a stretch—it’s a movement that teaches your body how to move better and hurt less. Add it to your routine if you’re serious about long-term results. 📍 Myokinetix Performance & Rehab 📞 (973) 585-4990 📩 [email protected] 🌍 www.myokinetix.com #KneePainRelief #HipFlexorMobility #EccentricTraining #Myokinetix #AthleteRecovery #MoveBetterLiveBetter

Most of our training has always centered around traditional strength work and that’s still extremely valuable. This video isn’t about replacing that. It’s about recognizing that we now have a much deeper body of research on isometric and eccentric training and the unique structural adaptations they create. These aren’t “new” methods. Coaches have used them for decades. But what’s changed is our understanding of how tendons and muscles remodel under these contractions, and how to use them strategically depending on the athlete and the phase of training. When I first started coaching, I mainly reserved isometrics for rehab settings. Now, I use them with almost every athlete, not as the entire program, but as a complement to traditional work. As a coach we are always trying to leave no stone unturned and find that extra 1% that makes a difference. This is the kind of detail I break down inside Speed Kills (8 week program and ebook), and I’ll be covering it even more in my new lecture series. If you want a deeper dive on contractions in general, you’ll also find it in The Art & Science of Sport Preparation. Training evolves. The basics will always matter, but so does refining the details. Some of my older products are on sale right now. The Art & Science of Sport Preparation - 10-week system for speed, agility, and strength. 51 pages in length. The Complete Speed System - 16 week program, GPP + focused linear speed development. Sprint from Scratch - An 8-week beginner sprinting guide focused on technique and progression. PlayStrong Bundle - A 12-week youth training system for speed, agility, strength, and coordination #speedtraining #isometrics #eccentrics #sprinttraining #isometric #sportsperformancetraining

Contrast Training Eccentric and plyometric Interesting for many sports Old school is good school #plyometrics #plyometricstraining #training #entraînement #sport #athlete #athletisme #contrasttraining #power #fitnessmotivation #preparationphysique #sportmotivation #strength #strenghttraining #olympics #football #handball #rugby #explosivity #jump

You ever tried this one?! Reasons why it’s my fav😇: 1. Creative and fun!! 2. Challenges core AND single leg stability 3. Can do plenty of variations with it 📬Save | Try | Share If you are looking to get athletic follow my 1:1 coaching application in my bio or DM me!! #strengthandconditioning #athlete #professionalathlete #gym #lifting #soccer #strengthtraining #football #goalkeeper #fitness #basketball #volleyball #sports #athletic #athleticworkout #athletelife #viralvideos #fintessinfluencer #getstrong #getexplosive #corestrength #corestability #core #coreworkout

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2 CNS Drills For Speed/Explosiveness How Fast Can I Move My Body? I talk about this a lot - how fast can the signal I want go from my brain to my body? Every rep when doing speed/power/explosiveness work should be trained with that mindset. Last video - fast eccentric load, super powerful coming out, but too slow coming out of the pause. 96mph and 107mph exit velocity - and we’ve still got room to get better. _________________________________________________ #strengthandconditioning #plyometrics #personaltrainer

Can you tell the difference? What’s the goal of each? The eccentric phase isn’t just the “lowering” part. The tempo changes everything about your resulting adaptations. The velocity of muscle lengthening controls the type of stress and the specific gains you achieve. Slow eccentrics (3–6+ second descent): Longer time under tension means extended mechanical strain on muscles and tendons. This builds overall force production capacity, supports hypertrophy, and strengthens connective tissue. Best used in strength or hypertrophy blocks with heavier, controlled loads. Fast eccentrics (explosive braking): Rate of force loading takes priority, producing higher braking forces that increase tendon stiffness and improve rapid force development. This translates well to sport performance. Sprinting, jumping, and cutting all rely heavily on quick eccentric control. Use moderate loads, plyometrics, etc. I really enjoy using bands to accelerate the load. Aim to achieve higher velocities. Same exercise, different stressors, different results. Slow to build the foundation, fast for transferring it to power and speed. Are you using fast and slow eccentrics in your programs? #eccentrictraining #athletetraining #fasteccentrics #sloweccentric #sporttraining

You don’t have to be an athlete to move like one. Most adults simply don’t have access to coordination and agility work anymore, often because playful activities doesn’t fit the image of “respectable” adult training in a commercial gym. But these qualities shouldn’t be overlooked. Because training isn’t just about your muscles, moving well starts with your brain. Enjoy, Karin. Upcoming workshop Bologna, Italy May 16-17 All levels are welcome! Link in bio #movement #coordination

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The First step to becoming more Explosive is by learning how to Absorb Force: That is why we do Reflexive Eccentrics. They train your body to react instead of just contract. When you hit the ground, change direction, or absorb impact, your muscles and tendons have to lengthen under load. Reflexive eccentrics teach your nervous system to stabilize and rebound instantly during that moment. This rapid stretch and recoil builds the foundation for power, speed, and agility. The faster your body can handle and redirect force, the more explosive your movements become. But it’s not just about performance. Learning to absorb and control force through reflexive eccentrics also helps bulletproof your joints, tendons, and ligaments. It conditions your tissues to handle stress safely, reducing the risk of soft tissue and joint injuries. Stronger reactions. Faster rebounds. Safer movement. That’s the power of reflexive eccentrics. If you’re someone coming back from a knee injury and want to come back stronger, faster, more explosive than ever before… then Comment the word “KNEEHAB”