Incorporating controlled eccentric movements and pauses into your training routine can enhance muscle growth, improve strength, and refine technique, all of which are essential for long-term progress in muscle building. 1. Increased Time Under Tension (TUT) Eccentric Phase:This is the portion of the lift where the muscle lengthens. - Pause: Pausing at the bottom or midpoint of a movement forces your muscles to maintain tension without the help of momentum 2. Muscle Damage: - The eccentric phase