Increasing muscle strength and cross-sectional area is of crucial importance to improve or
maintain physical function in musculoskeletal rehabilitation and sports performance …

Background Findings from original research, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses have
demonstrated the effectiveness of resistance training (RT) on markers of performance and …

Aging, a universal and inevitable process, is characterized by a progressive accumulation of
physiological alterations and functional decline over time, leading to increased vulnerability …

Background Increases in maximal strength and muscle volume represent central aims of
training interventions. Recent research suggested that the chronic application of stretch may …

Objectives Current research suggests static stretch-induced maximal strength increases and
muscle hypertrophy with potential to substitute resistance-training routines. However, most …

The utility of flexibility as a standard component of physical fitness has recently been
questioned, sparking a heated debate among scientists. More specifically, it has recently …

Purpose Muscle, tendon, and muscle–tendon unit (MTU) stiffness as well as passive peak
torque (PPT) or delayed stretching pain sensation are typical explanatory approaches for …

The mechanisms underlying range of motion enhancements via flexibility training discussed
in the literature show high heterogeneity in research methodology and study findings. In …

Characterized in biomedical terms, stretching exercises have been defined as movements
applied by external and/or internal forces to increase muscle and joint flexibility, decrease …

Participating in sports has been shown to promote overall wellness and, at the same time,
reduce health risks. As more people are participating in sports, competitions have increased …