The Claim
Isometric peak torque and range of motion in the elbow flexors significantly decrease within 24 hours following eccentric isokinetic exercise performed at long muscle length, indicating an acute loss of muscle function after eccentric contractions.
What the research says
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Doing certain types of hard arm exercises that lengthen the muscle while it's working can make your arms weaker and less flexible within a day.
See the scientific wording
Isometric peak torque and range of motion in the elbow flexors decrease significantly within 24 hours after eccentric isokinetic exercise at long muscle length, indicating acute loss of muscle function following eccentric contractions.
What the research says
1 studyStudy: The effects of concentric and eccentric exercise performed at long muscle length on muscle damage
The study shows that after intense eccentric exercise at long muscle length, arm strength and movement decrease within a day, which matches the claim.
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