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NSCA CSCS · Scientific Foundations

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Define the term:

Stretch-Shortening Cycle

A rapid sequence of eccentric muscle action immediately followed by a concentric contraction, storing elastic energy in the musculotendinous unit to enhance force output.

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Biomechanics · Force Production

Force-Velocity Relationship

As contraction velocity increases, the force a muscle can produce decreases. Maximum force occurs at zero velocity (isometric). Concentric contractions produce less force than eccentric at equivalent speeds.

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