Eccentric muscle contraction is a type of functional movement in which the joint angle increases as the muscle elongates while under load.

What are the different types of muscle fiber contraction? Gregory Grosicki, Associate Professor of Kinesiology and director of Georgia Southern University Exercise Physiology Laboratory, says that ...

Read on for your guide to concentric vs. eccentric vs. isometric muscle contractions and how to blend all three in your workouts for next-level strength, muscle gains, and functional fitness.

Co-contraction related to age and skill development varies among studies due to technical and practical considerations. Adequate antagonistic co-contraction of hamstring musculature seems to be a ...

A research group has uncovered important details about how platelet-activating factor (PAF)—a powerful molecule involved in inflammation and allergic reactions—triggers contractions in the ...

Isometric muscle contraction causes increased muscle force due to greater recruitment and increased firing rate at that given joint angle. Isometric exercise can be performed in two ways.