Learn more about the different types of muscle contractions, how to do them, what they’re used for, and the benefits.

A research group led by Dr. Keisuke Obara, Dr. Kento Yoshioka, and Professor Yoshio Tanaka from the Department of Chemical ...

How does nitrate affect muscle contraction? Based on the mouse experiments, the researchers suggest that it has to do with the muscle fiber's response to calcium, which is an important signalling ...

By studying sarcomeres, the basic unit controlling changes in muscle length, scientists proposed the sliding filament theory to explain the molecular mechanisms behind muscle contraction.

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

A research group has uncovered important details about how platelet-activating factor (PAF)—a powerful molecule involved in inflammation and allergic reactions—triggers contractions in the smooth ...

New research shows even one muscle contraction a day, for five days a week, is effective at improving muscle strength if you keep it up for a month.

Eccentric exercise like negative reps is key to Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's training, and new research suggests it builds more muscle in less time.