Ben Hoffman

Contralateral repeated bout effect in the triceps surae after unilateral heel drop exercise at 2- and 7-day interbout intervals

Abstract Purpose A single bout of unaccustomed eccentric exercise can protect against subsequent strength loss and soreness, with protection sometimes transferring to the unexercised contralateral limb. The contralateral repeated bout effect (CL-RBE) may be relevant for muscle–te...