How muscles control force
Exercise Physiology & Anatomy
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18m
Muscle produces force by forming cross-bridges, using energy released from ATP. While the magnitude and duration of force production primarily determine the energy requirement, nearly a century ago Fenn observed that muscle shortening or lengthening influenced energetic cost of contraction. In this video. Dr David Behm explains how muscles control force during exercise.
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