What question did this study set out to answer?

This review aims to compare the acute and chronic effects of eccentric loading versus constant-load resistance training.

April 10, 2026Sports Medicine1 citationsOpen Access

Acute and Chronic Effects of Accentuated Eccentric Loading vs. Constant-Load Resistance Training: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

XZXing ZhangUniversidad de Granada JWJonathon WeakleyLeeds Beckett University HLHui LiHarbin University of Science and Technology

Key Points

This review aims to compare the acute and chronic effects of eccentric loading versus constant-load resistance training.
Conducted a systematic review of existing literature
Included meta-analysis of studies on eccentric and constant-load training
Evaluated both acute and chronic training effects
Identified significant differences in outcomes between the two training methods
Reported varying effects on muscle strength and hypertrophy
Supported benefits of eccentric loading in specific training contexts

Abstract

The original protocol for this review was prospectively registered with the International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (PROSPERO) in July 2024 (CRD42024561673).

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