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

The insertion is the other end of the muscle that is attached to the bone which moves. Muscular contractions are defined as the change in the length of the muscle under contraction. Muscles ...

When muscle cells are viewed under the microscope, one can see that they contain a striped pattern (striations). This pattern is formed by a series of basic units called sarcomeres that are ...

Isotonic contractions – these occur when a muscle contracts and changes length and there are two types: Isotonic concentric contraction – this involves the muscle shortening. The origin and ...

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

New research shows that a network of subcellular structures similar to those responsible for propagating molecular signals that make muscles contract are also responsible for transmitting signals in ...

Certain fruits, though low in protein, can significantly aid muscle growth and repair thanks to their rich content of ...

The flow of water within a muscle fiber may dictate how quickly muscle can contract, according to a University of Michigan ...

New research reveals that brain cells use a muscle-like signaling mechanism to relay information over long distances.