Methods for Eccentric Overload
The ease of loading your muscles in the eccentric phase is a key feature of flywheel training,ย but to get eccentric overload you need to apply a specific method.
We have developed a number ofย different methods to achieve eccentric overloadย on the kBox. We teach these methods in our flywheelย courses, andย here isย aย presentation:
Delayed Eccentric Action
When you brake hard in the end of the eccentricย phase. Read more.
Impulse Overload
When you position yourself in the eccentric phase when you are unloaded and let the load hit you. Read more.
Overloaded Concentric Action
When you add energy in the concentricย phase using accessory muscles or a stronger movement pattern but use only the primary muscle(s) or a weaker movement pattern in the eccentricย phase. Read more about the self-assisted variant, or read more about the spotter-assisted variant.
Lateral Overload
When you workย bilaterally in the concentric phaseย and unilaterally in the eccentric phase. Read more.
Concentric Load Acceleration Cycles
When you alternateย overloaded concentric actions and high eccentric overload and maximal concentric-eccentric actions without overload. Read more.
Remember
Flywheel eccentric overload gives a high degree of neural fatigue and also DOMS. For further reading on how to minimise negative effects of eccentric overload:ย Read more.
Proceed to learn more about our coursesย and equipment, or go back to advanced methods or eccentric training and overload.
