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Concentric vs. Eccentric Orientation and Yielding vs. Overcoming Muscle Action

December 15, 2019 By Bill Leave a Comment

Thinking differently about muscle contraction.

Traditionally, we think of muscle contractions as concentric, eccentric, and isometrics. Isometrics as they are described probably don’t exist.

If we look at muscle contraction as a moment in time, we can determine their orientation as well as the direction of the action.

From my perspective, this is a more useful representation of what’s actually happening with less confusion. This perspective also allows a more concise determination of needs that leads to more effective and targeted exercise prescription.

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