Question

Gradual build up to quickly reduced concentric work to enable pre-fatigued eccentric loading. Option 1: True Option 2: False

Answer 1

The statement is false. Pre-fatiguing typically involves performing a set of exercises or repetitions to fatigue the muscles before moving on to another exercise.

In this context, it often refers to fatiguing the muscles eccentrically before performing concentric work. However, the statement seems to suggest the opposite - a gradual build-up to quickly reduced concentric work. If the goal is to pre-fatigue eccentrically, there wouldn't be a gradual build-up of concentric work. Therefore, Option 2: False is the correct answer

However, the typical approach for pre-fatiguing involves fatiguing the muscles eccentrically (lengthening phase) before concentric work (shortening phase). The statement seems to suggest the opposite, where there is a build-up to concentric work and then a rapid reduction in it.

Answer 2

The description, "Gradual build-up to quickly reduced concentric work to enable pre-fatigued eccentric loading," is a characteristic of a training technique known as "Eccentric Overload Training." Therefore, the given statement is True i.e 1.

Step-by-step explanation:

This method involves gradually building up resistance during the concentric (muscle lengthening) phase of an exercise, followed by a quick reduction in resistance during the concentric phase. The goal is to pre-fatigue the muscles during the concentric phase, making the subsequent eccentric (muscle shortening) phase more challenging and effective.

This training approach is designed to maximize the benefits of eccentric loading by strategically incorporating concentric pre-fatigue, leading to enhanced muscle engagement and adaptation.

Therefore, the given statement is True i.e 1.