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UPDefy Gravity with Wall-Supported Eccentric Handstand Push-Ups! 🚀🤸
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There’s several reasons why I encourage trainees to incorporate eccentrics / forced negatives during bodyweight training.
Benefits of slow negative repetitions during Bodyweight training:
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1️⃣ Intensity: Slowing down the eccentric phase enables greater time-under-tension, effectively increasing the workload of the muscles.
2️⃣ Improved Muscle Control: Slowing down the eccentric phase allows you to better connect with your muscles, as you can focus on the sensations and muscle contractions happening throughout the movement. This mind-muscle connection can improve your overall training effectiveness.
3️⃣ Accessibility: Scaling bodyweight exercises can be difficult when mechanical advantage cannot be otherwise modified. Focusing or completely isolating the eccentric phase of a bodyweight exercise can enable trainees to explore patterns that would otherwise be outside their reach.
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As always, proceed with caution and practice discretion when practicing new exercises - especially those with a skill component like #HandstandPushUps. 🙏
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