Scand J Med Sci Sports May 2019 PMID 30663816

Damage and the repeated bout effect of arm, leg, and trunk muscles induced by eccentric resistance exercises.

Trevor C Chen, Tsung-Jen Yang, Min-Jyue Huang, Ho-Seng Wang, Kuo-Wei Tseng, Hsin-Lian Chen, Kazunori Nosaka

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The discussions reflect a general agreement on the study’s insights about muscle recovery times, with comments like muscles such as Pecs, Biceps, and Triceps requiring longer recovery, and mention of consistent findings across limbs, which emphasizes the relevance of the research for training routines. The tone is practical and analytical, focusing on translating the findings into real-world exercise strategies.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most posts acknowledge the findings, with some noting that muscles like Pecs, Biceps, and Triceps take longer to recover, aligning with the study's emphasis on muscle recovery differences.

InterestModerate interest

Discussions show curiosity about muscle recovery and soreness, but focus on practical insights rather than deep scientific exploration.

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants reference specific points from the publication, such as recovery times and muscle-specific effects, indicating a moderate level of thoughtful engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions highlight perceived relevance for training and recovery strategies, suggesting a modest but meaningful influence on exercise practices and understanding of muscular response.

Abstract in brief

  • This study investigated the effects of nine eccentric resistance exercises on strength, soreness, and muscle damage indicators in sedentary men.
  • Following the first workout, significant decreases in maximal voluntary isometric contraction (MVC) strength and increases in delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS), plasma creatine kinase (CK), and myoglobin (Mb) were observed.
  • After repeating the exercises two weeks later, all measures showed smaller changes, indicating less muscle damage and soreness during the second bout, particularly for leg exercises compared to arm exercises.

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Dave Hughes
@HughesDC_Muscle · X

Damage and the Repeated Bout Effect of Arm, Leg and Trunk Muscles Induced by Eccentric Resistance Exercises https://t.co/zLogVNke4v

Jan 21, 2019 · 18 likes · 4 shares · 11,021 followers View post →
Ricardo Mesquita
@ricardoNOmesqui · X

Oops. Link for the study: https://t.co/1CihXBw47o

Apr 29, 2019 · 2 likes · 3,771 followers View post →
Sprint Science
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RT @HughesDC_Muscle: Damage and the Repeated Bout Effect of Arm, Leg and Trunk Muscles Induced by Eccentric Resistance Exercises https://t…

Jan 21, 2019 · 4 shares · 34,003 followers View post →
UKSCA
@UKSCA · X

Key points: ❌No significant differences between dominant & non-dominant limbs were evident for MVC strength & muscle soreness changes after any ecc. exercise

Jun 4, 2019 · 19,509 followers View post →
Rich Kingston
@RichKingston73 · X

RT @HughesDC_Muscle: Damage and the Repeated Bout Effect of Arm, Leg and Trunk Muscles Induced by Eccentric Resistance Exercises https://t…

Jan 21, 2019 · 4 shares · 1,021 followers View post →
CB
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RT @HughesDC_Muscle: Damage and the Repeated Bout Effect of Arm, Leg and Trunk Muscles Induced by Eccentric Resistance Exercises https://t…

Jan 24, 2019 · 4 shares · 396 followers View post →

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Dan Porter
@MrPorterTSC · X

Just because a muscle is small doesn’t mean you can train it with more volume/more often. This study found Pecs, Biceps, and Triceps take the longest to recover. Even longer if you hit them in lengthened positions (like preacher curls). -https://t.co/FofnRnTG4x

Dec 1, 2024 · 174 followers View post →
UKSCA
@UKSCA · X

Key points: ❌No significant differences between dominant & non-dominant limbs were evident for MVC strength & muscle soreness changes after any ecc. exercise

Jun 4, 2019 · 19,509 followers View post →
Ricardo Mesquita
@ricardoNOmesqui · X

Oops. Link for the study: https://t.co/1CihXBw47o

Apr 29, 2019 · 2 likes · 3,771 followers View post →
CB
@cebentrena · X

RT @HughesDC_Muscle: Damage and the Repeated Bout Effect of Arm, Leg and Trunk Muscles Induced by Eccentric Resistance Exercises https://t…

Jan 24, 2019 · 4 shares · 396 followers View post →
Alex
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RT @HughesDC_Muscle: Damage and the Repeated Bout Effect of Arm, Leg and Trunk Muscles Induced by Eccentric Resistance Exercises https://t…

Jan 23, 2019 · 4 shares · 97 followers View post →
Rich Kingston
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RT @HughesDC_Muscle: Damage and the Repeated Bout Effect of Arm, Leg and Trunk Muscles Induced by Eccentric Resistance Exercises https://t…

Jan 21, 2019 · 4 shares · 1,021 followers View post →
Sprint Science
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RT @HughesDC_Muscle: Damage and the Repeated Bout Effect of Arm, Leg and Trunk Muscles Induced by Eccentric Resistance Exercises https://t…

Jan 21, 2019 · 4 shares · 34,003 followers View post →
Dave Hughes
@HughesDC_Muscle · X

Damage and the Repeated Bout Effect of Arm, Leg and Trunk Muscles Induced by Eccentric Resistance Exercises https://t.co/zLogVNke4v

Jan 21, 2019 · 18 likes · 4 shares · 11,021 followers View post →