muscle contraction

How Do Muscles Contract?

Muscle contraction occurs when actin and myosin filaments slide past each…


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neural adaptations to strength training

Neural Adaptations to Strength Training

The neural adaptations of strength training refers to improvements in motor…


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satellite cells

Satellite Cells and Muscle Regeneration

Muscle satellite cells are stem cells found between the external lamina and…


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push/pull/legs training split

The Push/Pull/Legs Training Split – What Are The Pros And Cons?

The push/pull/legs split refers to dividing your weekly training into push…


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the size principle

Muscle Fiber Recruitment: The Size Principle

The size principle means that motor units (motor neuron and muscle fibers…


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all-or-none law

Muscle Fiber Recruitment: The All-Or-None Law

The all-or-none law states that if a stimulus exceeds an activation threshold,…


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