Accentuated eccentric loading and its applications for hypertrophy, strength, and power
?This presentation will define accentuated eccentric loading (AEL), discuss relevant research related to the implementation of AEL, compare AEL to other methods of eccentric training, and provide practical examples of how to implement AEL for hypertrophy, strength, and power. Attendees will receive information on details related to how eccentric duration, loading considerations, frequency of implementation, and strength can alter the training stimulus received by an athlete. In addition, attendees will be shown examples of maximal, supramaximal, and ballistic AEL?force-time data to illustrate both the braking and propulsion characteristics of each method. The goal of this presentation is to inform best practices regarding AEL implementation within resistance training programs.?
Dr. Tim Suchomel is an Associate Professor and the Director of the Sports Science Master's Program at the University of Pittsburgh. In this role, he oversees the practicum experiences in which students work directly with the Pitt athletic teams to support the strength and conditioning and sports science staff and serves as the liaison between academics and athletics. Prior to Pitt, Dr. Suchomel was the Director of the Sport Physiology and Performance Coaching Master's Program and Director of the Sport Performance Institute at Carroll University. Within his previous role, he also worked as a Human Performance Coach with the volleyball team and oversaw the strength and conditioning programming and coaching of 16 of the 21 teams on campus.? Dr. Suchomel received is PhD in Sport Physiology and Performance from East Tennessee State University where he was mentored by Dr. Mike Stone. He has published two books including "Strength and Conditioning in Sports: From Science to Practice" and the upcoming "Science and Development of Muscular Strength" as well as 12 book chapters and over 110 peer-reviewed research articles on topics including strength and power development, weightlifting movements and their derivatives, and athlete monitoring. He is a certified strength and conditioning specialist through the NSCA and has been recognized as a master international strength and conditioning practitioner by the International Universities Strength and Conditioning Association.
