Common devices in eccentric training focused on strength: a systematic review

Abstract

Eccentric training for strength development has become popular in recent years, which has led to the design and use of different devices that allow training alternatives that help achieve the desired goals in less time. The objective of the present study is to analyze the most used devices in the eccentric training of the eccentric muscular phase, for the development of muscular strength, for this a systematic review was carried out during the month of March 2022 in the following databases: data: PubMed, Scopus and Web of Science. The search strategy used included the following search terms; “Eccentric training” AND “muscular strength”, 647 articles were identified and were discarded according to the inclusion criteria used. A total of 33 articles were included. After analyzing the papers, 6 classifications of devices designed for eccentric training focused on strength were identified, the isoinertial dynamometer was the most used, followed by isokinetic machines. Eccentric cycle ergometers, powered leg press devices, multipower machines, and 3 devices that did not fit into any of the other classifications were also found. Most devices focus primarily on the lower body.