Quote Originally Posted by PamNY View Post
If I could butt in on this thread, does "emphasize" mean spend more time on that phase? Go slower when lengthening?
Yep. I like a 4-2-2 count, or even slower.

With dips and push-ups, since the triceps is an extensor muscle group, the eccentric phase is the lowering phase, when you're flexing the elbow.

Sun salutations will bring you your chaturanga dandasana and a whole lot more.