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Training using FAST (3.66 rad/s) lengthening contractions leads to greater hypertrophy of the elbow flexors than SLOW (0.35 rad/s) lengthening contractions.
Practitioners should consider incorporating faster isokinetic training to enhance muscle hypertrophy.
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In conclusion, training using FAST (3.66 rad/s) lengthening contractions leads to greater hypertrophy and strength gains than SLOW (0.35 rad/s) lengthening contractions.
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Short‐term high‐ vs low‐velocity isokinetic lengthening training results in greater hypertrophy of the elbow flexors in young men
Tim N. Shepstone et al. · Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports · 2005
DOI 10.1111/j.1600-0838.2005.453_1.x
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