Chapter 1. Neural Contributions to Changes in Muscle Strength
- Vladimir M. Zatsiorsky
Published Online: 17 MAR 2008
DOI: 10.1002/9780470693797.ch1
Copyright © 2000 International Olympic Committee
Book Title
Biomechanics in Sport: Performance Enhancement and Injury Prevention
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How to Cite
Semmler, J.G. and Enoka, R.M. (2008) Neural Contributions to Changes in Muscle Strength, in Biomechanics in Sport: Performance Enhancement and Injury Prevention (ed V. M. Zatsiorsky), Blackwell Science Ltd, Oxford, UK. doi: 10.1002/9780470693797.ch1
Publication History
- Published Online: 17 MAR 2008
- Published Print: 1 JAN 2000
ISBN Information
Print ISBN: 9780632053926
Online ISBN: 9780470693797
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Keywords:
- neural contributions;
- muscle strength;
- muscle size;
- nervous system;
- neural activation
Summary
This chapter contains section titled:
Introduction
Muscle Size and Strength
Specific Tension
Evidence for a Role of the Nervous System in Strength Gains
Neural Activation of Muscle
Conclusion
Acknowledgements
References