Fitness experts weigh in on the differences between concentric vs. eccentric exercise, and why both are important.

Eccentric, concentric, and isometric phases are all distinct parts of most exercises you do in your workouts. Here's what they mean and how to use them.

Concentric vs eccentric vs isometric training: Benefits Focusing on all three phases of movement can help you build strength, muscle, power and control during exercise.

From the difference between eccentric and concentric exercise, to whether eccentric is better, and the best eccentric exercises for beginners, here's a guide.

Learn the difference between eccentric and concentric exercises, how each impacts your muscles, and which moves to try for strength, size, or injury prevention.

Eccentric exercise involves focusing on movements that lengthen the muscles, such as when lowering into a squat. This can build strength.

Learn about the concentric and eccentric phases of your workout—and why these workout stages are important.

Eccentric exercise can build strength in less time and prep your body for better performance. Here's how to do it.

All exercises contain three phases of movements: eccentric, or muscle lengthening, concentric, or muscle shortening, and isometric, when muscles are held at a fixed length.