stretch shortening cycle

English

Noun

stretch shortening cycle (plural stretch shortening cycles)

  1. (anatomy) A muscle action where a rapid eccentric contraction (lengthening under tension) is immediately followed by a forceful concentric contraction (shortening), enhancing power output by using stored elastic energy and neural reflexes, like in jumping, sprinting, and throwing.
    Synonym: SSC
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