Previously we covered the specifics of Static (Isometric) muscle action and its effectiveness in strengthening the joint at the angle during the push-up exercise where the participant lifts the most weight. We identified that by holding the Static muscle action at the angle in the down position (right before ascending), the individual may strengthen the […]
The pushup is an excellent exercise for strengthening the upper body muscles of the chest (pectorals) and back of arms (triceps). This strengthening process can occur by performing any one of the three muscle actions. They are: -Concentric (overcoming a load or raising the body from the down position) -Eccentric (slowing down a load or […]
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