People who naturally have a longer lever arm between their kneecap and knee joint tend to get stronger in eccentric movements (like lowering a weight) after training, likely because their anatomy gives them a mechanical advantage.

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Anatomical and Neuromuscular Determinants of Strength Change in Previously Untrained Men Following Heavy Strength Training

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The study found that men who started with a longer patellar tendon lever arm gained more eccentric strength after 10 weeks of weight training — exactly what the claim says.

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Anatomical and Neuromuscular Determinants of Strength Change in Previously Untrained Men Following Heavy Strength Training

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DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2019.01001

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