17/08/2026
When science meets high-performance strength training. 🎿💪
Eccentric strength plays a key role in alpine ski racing – but training with supramaximal eccentric loads presents a challenge: How can athletes work with loads beyond their concentric capabilities while maintaining the natural movement of a free barbell and a high level of safety?
A scientific publication by Patterson & Raschner examined the application of supramaximal eccentric training with the LIFTER in elite alpine skiing. ⛷️🏋
One particularly interesting case:
An Austrian elite ski racer and multiple Olympic and World Championship medalist completed a 4-week supramaximal eccentric squat training block using the LIFTER.
The result: Squat 1RM increased from 115 kg to 127.5 kg – an improvement of 11%. 🔥
The LIFTER enables athletes to perform eccentric-only training with a freely moving barbell, while the system automatically returns the load to the starting position. This makes it possible to combine the characteristics of free-weight training with automated support and safety – without requiring multiple spotters.
And eccentric training is only one part of what the LIFTER can do.
Free-barbell training, loaded jumps, concentric-only training, isokinetic and isometric training and strength testing make it a versatile platform for high-performance environments.
Developed from a real performance need. Supported by sports science. Built for high-performance training. 💪
📄 Patterson, C. & Raschner, C. (2020). Supramaximal Eccentric Training for Alpine Ski Racing—Strength Training with the Lifter. Applied Sciences, 10, 8831.
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