Tempo for Starting Strength Novice?

[jklunder]

Hello Mark Rippetoe, etc.

Many programs in 1990's and 2000's advocated focusing on the eccentric for larger muscle growth.

In fact, some personal trainers said that longer, more focused concentric motion helps with strength growth, eccentric contraction for muscle size.

Any definitive answer on that?

[Mark Rippetoe]

Yes: Practical Programming for Strength Training, 3rd edition – The Aasgaard Company