Time under contraction is not directly measured in a typical weight training program. Most people really don't even think about the number of seconds a given muscle is forced to work. Indirectly, ...

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Isometric exercises may be best for lowering blood pressure, new research finds. Isometric exercise is any static exercise where you hold a muscular contraction without movement, such as planks or ...

Time under contraction is not directly measured in a typical weight training program. Matt Parrott, a freelance writer, is director of business development and population health solutions for Quest ...