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Quad Eccentric Tempo Squat Lower Phase
Quad eccentric tempo squat lower phase emphasizes a three- to five-second descent in goblet or split squats—building quad tendon capacity for hiking and running downhills.
Quad eccentric tempo squat lower phase emphasizes a three- to five-second descent in goblet or split squats—building quad tendon capacity for hiking and running downhills. Keep load moderate; ego weight defeats the slow lower.
Pause briefly at bottom without bouncing. Pair with flat aerobic work same week—do not stack with maximal descent day.
Common questions
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Why slow squat lowers for downhills?
Controlled eccentric squats build quad and patellar tendon tolerance similar to braking loads. Moderate weight and slow tempo beat heavy bounce reps for descent prep.
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