Peter Attia· MD
It’s a great way to focus on eccentric strength in the lower body (strength of the lengthening, rather than contracting, muscle), which is where most of us are deficient.
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It’s a great way to focus on eccentric strength in the lower body (strength of the lengthening, rather than contracting, muscle), which is where most of us are deficient.
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on your back is a really good way to train Ecentric strength strength while the muscle is lengthening