However, he's quick to note that for the general population of runners, this isn't necessary. Research suggests that the eccentric portion of an exercise is responsible for building more muscle mass than concentrics, so "sometimes advanced sprinters will just focus on just the concentric portion of movements like the deadlift to prevent from building thicker, bulkier muscles." The theory is that bulkier muscles will lead to slower sprint times. (PSA: You'll need to use weight lifting pads, or make sure your gym has shock-absorbing floors to do this.) ![]() If your box programs deadlifts on Friday, you might keep soreness at bay by picking the weight up and then just dropping it, as opposed to lowering it back to the floor. ![]() Let's say you have a CrossFit competition on Sunday.
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