Isometric vs. Concentric vs. Eccentric, what's the deal?

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Toronto Physiotherapist James Braithwaite talks about isometric, eccentric and concentric contractions and how their use is considered in a resistance training program. How are these types of contractions targeted for rehabilitation or athletic training goals?

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Best explanation I've found on UA-cam so far, thanks dude.

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Yeah, way more lucid than the technical jargon I found otherwise.

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Thanks 😊

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Physio therapists are gold. Thank you for choosing and being a phyiotherapist despite the salary. You guys are key to healing more than people realize.

[@jamesBraithwaite]

Hey! Always a pleasure to help! If I can add value I will! Thanks for your comment! -James

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Most comprehesive yet uncomplicated explanation so far. Thanks a million

[@lucyatkinson315]

Thank you! This really helped me because I didn’t understand the difference between isometric and concentric contractions before. Needed to know this for my test tomorrow

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Thank you for explaining and demonstrating the contraction types. This is so helpful! Great explanation.

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This information is GOLD. Thank you SO MUCH

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You explained this so well so simple. A Big Thank YOU!

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Thank you for posting. I'm currently studying for my CPT exam and just needed a visual representation.

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Most simple explanation I've found on YT. Thank you!

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[@jamesBraithwaite]

Glad it helped! Thanks for posting! -James

[@melissa_buchanan]

Thanks James - your videos are great!! It always helps to teach others to re-enforce your knowledge- I am a PT and how you are explaining this is something I am going to take on board with my clients.

[@jamesBraithwaite]

Pleasure! Hope it's helping!

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Very clear explanation. Preparing my PT Exams and this video helps me to understand the difference. Thanks.

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Extremely clear and concise! Thank you brotha!

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best explanation! I am studying for my AFAA certification and could not understand this concept based on the book text, but I understood it instantly when you explained it. Thank you!

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Very helpful and straight to the point without going into too much detail and confusing me, thank you.

[@jamesBraithwaite]

Glad you like Samantha! -James

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Best explanation ever! So clear! Totally solved the confusion!

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really huge amount of knowledge is imparted through this video

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Thanks mate from the UK as this will come in handy for revision for my Anatomy & Physiology Exam tomorrow!!!

[@Reizermo]

Very useful video. Understand why my trainer always told me to slow down when I was doing what I thought was the 'easy' part of an exercise....the downward element of a push up for instance. Makes sense now. Thanks

[@kanona29]

Thank you for this! I started a strength Training video and the trainer mentioned that many of the moves were eccentric. I had never heard that term before. Anyways this short 30 minute strength training has given me great results in a short amount of time and i believe it's because these eccentric movements. Thank you!

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Great explanation. To the point and very clear! Thank you!!

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Short and sweet explanation. Thanks

[@emreuludogann]

one of the most underrated videos that i ever watched. it includes the most valueble knowdledge of the body building . people only concentrate on doing concentric portion of the exercises. whereas, as you said , eccentric portion is the most stressful part which means that produces the best anabolic reponse for muscle growth (hypertrophy)

[@jamesBraithwaite]

emre uludogan Thanks so much for the comment Emre! -James

[@mohamedorayith4626]

I thought eccentric produces high force with low muscle exertion- nut you said it is the most stressful.
explain please, thank you

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the video always helps the explanation - thank you!

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This explanation was just what I needed. Thank you!

[@jamesBraithwaite]

Nicole Fernandez Absolutely a pleasure! Thanks for watching!

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Simple and clear... thank you!!!

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Thank you!!!!! Awesome explanation! 👊

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Awesome video.. James.. Thanks for uploading.. It will help me on Nasm 😊

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Thank you! Finally I understood it an easy way👍🏻

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Very concise explanation thanks!

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Excellent and easy explanation. Thank you!

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Short, clean.... Useful explanation... Thanks

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Thank you for clearing that up.

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Super helpful - thank you so much for your explanation!

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awesome video man!

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I'm studying to become a physiotherapist your video helped me a lot! Thank you ✌✨

[@gongshin4638]

My yoga TTC teacher couldn't explain the 3 types of contractions. Thanks god I found this! Getting into/out of a pose is concentric or eccentric contraction, and holding a pose is isometric contraction!

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Very clear explanation.... natural charismatic teacher

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simple and very helpful. Thank you!

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Loved this explanation ❤️

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Finally some clear explanation. Thank you.

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Thanks for the explanation.

[@Jvigil331]

Very helpful with explaining the three muscle contractions

[@ALEX-ze7fh]

Thanks! Really help me with my online class since there is lack of demonstration between the differences

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this is so helpful for my Biomechanics class. Thank you so much!

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Glad I found this video, I was so confused. Great explanation!

[@jamesBraithwaite]

Glad you liked! -James

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[@jamesBraithwaite]

Glad you like Jon! -James

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Golden explanation ❤️

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Great explanation.

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Thank you, you made things clear

[@FoxyFitness]

Beautiful explanation! It's a great thing to start with isometric movements for beginners and rehabilitated clients.

[@jamesBraithwaite]

Thanks Heather! Glad you liked the video. Totally agree, I like starting with isometrics early in rehab, and also Isometrics can be ramped up as well, not necessarily just a remedial exercise at all! -James

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Really easy to understand! Best explained :)

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Imagine that since 4yeas and I am not following the right routine. But now that I found you, I am going to ask you give me a vid on rehab for cervical spondylitis that causes for me vertigo and headaches

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Amazing explanation

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+David Mitchell Hey, this stretch is aging gracefully! ;) -James

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[@jamesBraithwaite]

Always a pleasure! -James

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[@jamesBraithwaite]

Glad you liked it Ginger! -James

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[@jamesBraithwaite]

+bloodyhetza Pleased you liked it! -James

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[@jamesBraithwaite]

Glad you found this useful! -James

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[@jamesBraithwaite]

Thanks for watching! -James

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thanks , great explanation :-)

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Thanks brother finally I understand concentric and eccentric contraction 😀😀

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[@jamesBraithwaite]

MrRebel247 My pleasure! Thanks for watching!

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[@jamesBraithwaite]

Glad you liked! -James

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+Benjamin Fowler Thanks so much for watching! -James

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