Studies have shown a great reduction in eccentric muscle contractions and peak torque. (blog.bridgeathletic.com)
• Takes advantage of the stretch shortening cycle → Uses energy stored by eccentric muscle contraction (lengthening phase) quickly followed by concentric muscle contraction (shortening phase) to generate high amounts of power. (tomcoffeyfitness.com)
• Eccentric muscle contraction → The lengthening of muscle fibers. (tomcoffeyfitness.com)