Does lengthened state eccentric training produce greater hypertrophy in hip-extending hamstrings than Nordic hamstring training?

Eccentric Hamstring Hypertrophy1 min readUpdated June 9, 2026

What the Evidence Shows

We analyzed the available evidence and found that lengthened state eccentric training appears to increase the size of certain hamstring muscles involved in hip extension more than Nordic hamstring training, while Nordic hamstring training seems to lead to greater growth in other hamstring muscles...

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June 9, 2026·Last updated June 9, 2026
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