Strength and Power Adaptations of the Upper Body Following 20 Training Sessions on an Eccentric Arm-Crank Ergometer

Eccentric strength training is an innovative and promising approach to improve exercise performance. However, most eccentric training studies in the past were performed with a focus on the lower extremities. The present study aimed to test the feasibility and effects on strength and power adaptations of a structured upper-body eccentric training program. Fourteen (median age (Q1–Q3) 29 years (27–32); 9 females, 5 males) healthy, regularly exercising individuals performed 20 progressive training sessions (2–3 sessions/week at 20–50