Effects of Eccentric Potentiation Activation on Muscle Function

Effects of Multi-joint Eccentric Potentiation Maximal Contractions on Muscle Function

The purpose of this study is to examine the potentiation effects of 2 sets of multi-joint eccentric overload maximal contractions on muscle function.

Exclusion Criteria:

• lower body surgery or injury in the last 12 months
• have any neuromuscular disease
• height >76 inches tall
• height <54 inches tall
• eccentric strength greater than 725 pounds
• pregnant or plan to be pregnant in the duration of the protocol
• don't do resistance exercise at least once per week
• perform intense cardio or strength training >4 days per week
• Present with any other significant comorbid conditions that would impair the ability to participate in the exercise-based testing

Inclusion criteria:

• 18 - 30 years old
• strength train lower body 1-3 times per week