Intuitively, we understand that stronger individuals have larger muscles, and this has been supported by research showing inter-individual differences in muscle strength are mostly explained by differences in muscle volume. However, when we try to […]
Research Impact: Humans have always been fascinated by individuals who perform extraordinary feats of strength, and consequently intrigued by what makes these individuals so strong. In this study we measured the strength/power (isometric mid-thigh pull […]
Research Impact: In this study we measured functional (isometric and isovelocity strength), morphological (muscle and aponeurosis size using MRI) and muscle activation (surface electromyography) differences following 12 weeks of supervised resistance training (Nordic [NHT] or […]
Research Impact: In this study we measured the size of the biceps femoris long head (BFLH) aponeurosis using magnetic resonance imaging within participant (previous hamstring strain injury [HSI] leg vs no previous HSI leg), and […]
Muscle power is the most age sensitive, i.e., declines more than muscle strength with age, and thus the most functionally relevant measure of neuromuscular performance. However, current older adult resistance training guidelines generally prioritise muscle […]
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