Concentric-only exercises are movements that emphasise the concentric portion - the part where the muscle shortens under load. We can do "mostly" concentric exercises like bicep curls and push ups by allowing ourselves to drop back into the starting position in a controlled manner. Why would you want to do this? Because it lets you drastically increase training volume and fequency with very minimal recovery cost. It can build muscle size, strength endurance, explosiveness, blood supply, and much more. Here's what you need to know...













