Post-activation potentiation (PAP) is a well-described phenomenon with a short half-life (~
28 s) that enhances muscle force production at submaximal levels of calcium saturation (ie …

Skeletal muscle contracts either by shortening or lengthening (concentrically or
eccentrically, respectively); however, the two contractions substantially differ from one …

Muscle thickness (MT) measured by ultrasound has been used to estimate cross‐sectional
area (measured by CT and MRI) at a single time point. We tested whether MT could be used …

Nonlinear vibration isolators with low dynamic stiffness have advantages compared to linear
isolators, but they also have limitations in terms of the maximum allowable displacement …

Science and Practice of Strength Training is a favorite book among strength and
conditioning professionals. Now in a third edition, it offers upgraded artwork, updates based …

The shape of the force-velocity (FV) relationship has important implications for different
aspects of muscle physiology, such as muscle efficiency and fatigue, the understanding of …

There is growing evidence that eccentric strength training appears to have benefits over
traditional strength training (ie, strength training with combined concentric and eccentric …

Background Exposure to increased mechanical loading during physical training can lead to
increased tendon stiffness. However, the loading regimen that maximises tendon adaptation …

Eccentric resistance training that focuses on the lengthening phase of muscle actions has
gained attention for its potential to enhance muscle strength, power, and performance …

Over the past 50 years our understanding of the central role that muscle motion has in
powering movement has accelerated significantly. Fundamental to this progress has been …