October 12, 2023
The Length-Tension Relationship
The length-tension relationship describes the amount of force produced by a sarcomere in relation to its length.
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August 11, 2023
The Force-Velocity Relationship
The force-velocity relationship describes the relationship between the speed and force of muscle contraction, expressed as power.
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August 1, 2023
Types of Muscle Actions
Muscle actions can be divided into three main categories: eccentric (muscle lengthening), concentric (muscle shortening) and isometric (muscle length remains the same).
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July 13, 2023
Skeletal Muscle Anatomy
Skeletal muscle is one of the three muscle tissues found in humans. They have a striated appearance and attach to bones by tendons. Together, they produce all voluntary movements…
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May 28, 2023
A Comprehensive Guide To Resistance Training Variables
Training variables like volume, load, rest, frequency, exercise choice, exercise order, and movement velocity have a tremendous impact on long-term training adaptations. See what…
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March 16, 2023
How Do Muscles Contract?
Muscle contraction occurs when actin and myosin filaments slide past each other. Thus, resulting in the shortening of a sarcomere.
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February 6, 2023
Neural Adaptations to Strength Training
The neural adaptations of strength training refers to improvements in motor unit recruitment and rate coding. Click here to learn more!
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December 29, 2022
Satellite Cells and Muscle Regeneration
Muscle satellite cells are stem cells found between the external lamina and sarcolemma. They play a crucial role in muscle fiber regeneration.
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October 21, 2022
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 (chest, shoulders, triceps), pull (back, biceps), and leg (quads, glutes, hamstrings, calves) days. It…
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August 17, 2022
Muscle Fiber Recruitment: The Size Principle
The size principle means that motor units (motor neuron and muscle fibers innervated by it) are activated in an order from smallest to largest.
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