Eccentric Muscle Contraction: A type of muscle contraction in which, despite activation of motor units and the production of force, the external resistance forces the muscle to lengthen. This occurs ...

A concentric contraction is a type of muscle activation that causes tension on your muscle as it shortens. As your muscle shortens, it generates enough force to move an object. This is the most ...

Objective: To investigate differences in triceps brachii endurance and electrical activity between elite marathon and recreational wheelchair athletes with paraplegia. Design and methods: Nine male ...