
← PA CHALK UP26 Aug · 1 h 16 min
ACCENTUATED ECCENTRIC LOADING - TIM SUCHOMEL #149
<p>Tim Suchomel is back for round three — researcher, author of <em>The Science and Development of Muscular Strength</em>, and one of the sharpest minds working at the intersection of eccentric loading and athletic performance. This one goes deep on AEL, why stronger athletes get more out of it, and why the foundation of strength isn't a trend — it's the law.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>In this Playbook:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Stronger Athletes Get More From AEL — Here's the Data:</strong> Tim's latest research is out. Stronger men produced more braking force over a shorter duration — and actually received potentiation benefits that weaker individuals didn't. AEL isn't for everyone. It's for those who've built the base.</li><li><strong>You Don't Need 110%:</strong> Supermaximal AEL gets all the attention, but submaximal AEL has shown similar training benefits — and without the awkward movement pattern that comes with a massive load spread. Tim breaks down when to push it and when to dial it back.</li><li><strong>Weight Releasers vs. Dumbbell Jumps — They're Not the Same Thing:</strong> One trains strength qualities, one trains rapid force production. Tim explains why he uses them at different points in the week, how he familiarises athletes to each, and why dumbbells might be all you need.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>TeamBuildr</strong>:</p><p>Coaches, revolutionise your training programs with their cutting-edge platform. Create and customise workouts, track progress, communicate effortlessly, and analyse performance data — all in one place. Take advantage of our 30-day free trial and see how TeamBuildr can elevate your team's performance.</p><p>Head over to <a href="https://www.teambuildr.com/">www.teambuildr.com</a> and use code <strong>"PACHALKUP"</strong> for your 30-day free trial.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Exxentric:</strong></p><p>Coaches, take your training to the next level with Exxentric's flywheel technology. The kBox and kPulley deliver eccentric overload that you simply can't replicate with traditional weights — building strength, power, and resilience in athletes at every level. Trusted by elite programmes worldwide, Exxentric gives you the tools to train smarter and keep athletes on the field.</p><p>Head over to <a href="https://exxentric.com/wpam_id/140/">www.exxentric.com</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Tim' Social:</strong></p><p>Instagram - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/anthonyadamsperformance/#"></a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/drtsuchomel/#">@drtsuchomel</a><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Manny's Social:</strong></p><p>Instagram — <a href="https://www.instagram.com/_coachmanny_/">@_coachmanny_</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Enquiries: </strong><a href="mailto:mannysilveira@primitiveathletix.com">mannysilveira@primitiveathletix.com</a></p>