stretch shortening cycle en · NOUN
Meanings
- 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.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| stretch shortening cycles | Number=Plur | lexicographic |