Fitness experts weigh in on the differences between concentric vs. eccentric exercise, and why both are important.

There's not much research specifically surrounding the muscle pump and its contribution to muscle growth. Still, there's a ...

Contractions during pregnancy refer to the sensation of tightness and hardness in the uterine muscles. During a contraction, the pain or cramping usually starts in the lower back and moves to the ...

So PNF stretching is potentially a more time-efficient way to improve flexibility, compared to, for example, static ...

Similar to the way you would remain centered between the bookcases, the myosin filaments remain centered during normal muscle contraction (Figure 2B). What Are Cross Bridges, and How Do They ...

Leg lifting exercises are efficient at targeting your lower abdominal muscles — think leg raises or reverse crunches, for ...

When patients exert greater force during muscle contractions, more muscle fibers are activated, generating more action potentials. “Based on NCS and EMG findings, we can not only better ...