December 8, 2025International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching

Eccentric muscle damage in elbow flexors: Free weights vs isokinetic dynamometer in trained men

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LOLíliam Fernandes de OliveiraUniversidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro

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This observational analysis shows muscle damage in elbow flexors during eccentric training in trained men, suggesting free weights are an effective alternative to isokinetic methods.

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Significant muscle damage was observed following eccentric training, with a decline in maximal voluntary isometric contraction of 37% immediately post.
Eccentric training sessions with both modalities involved comparison of muscle damage metrics in trained males with roughly equivalent outcomes across groups.
Assessment using muscle thickness and delayed-onset muscle soreness led to practical insights for recovery and training planning.
Findings indicate free weights can replace isokinetic dynamometer methods for eccentric training, although recovery time is critical based on muscle damage severity.

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Líliam Fernandes de Oliveira (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/693624c34fa91c937236caa0 https://doi.org/10.1177/17479541251394258

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This observational analysis shows muscle damage in elbow flexors during eccentric training in trained men, suggesting free weights are an effective alternative to isokinetic methods.

Eccentric muscle damage in elbow flexors: Free weights vs isokinetic dynamometer in trained men

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Eccentric muscle damage in elbow flexors: Free weights vs isokinetic dynamometer in trained men

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