Entrenamiento excéntrico un aliado en la prevenciónde lesiones y en la mejora del rendimiento deportivo.

Abstract

The training focuses on the elongation phase of muscle actions. Several investigations pointed out eccentric training as an injurious method due to the generation of muscle soreness (DOMS) 24, 48 and even 72 hours post-training. Nowadays, this type of contractions has been the focus of further studies and has shown positive effects in the increase of muscular strength and power, besides being a protective factor in the prevention of injuries. This letter to the editor is intended to show updated evidence regarding the role of eccentric exercise proposing four levels of work according to the literature detailing series, repetitions and percentages of 1RM according to the objective and level of the subject or athlete. This information is useful for the same athletes and/or trainers so that they can use this type of exercises in their training programs according to the age and sex of the people.