ABSTRACT

Strength Generation.............................................................................................................14 2.2.1 Connective Tissue Component of Skeletal Muscle............................................15 2.2.2 Consideration of Muscle Architecture .................................................................15 2.2.3 Consideration of Muscle Fiber Structure and Content .....................................15 2.2.4 The Process of Muscle Contraction ......................................................................16 2.2.5 Muscle Motor Unit Types and Properties ...........................................................18 2.2.6 Consideration of Muscle Fiber Types...................................................................19 2.2.7 Muscle Motor Unit Recruitment ...........................................................................20 2.2.8 Muscle Contraction Types......................................................................................20 2.2.9 Skeletal Muscle Metabolism ..................................................................................20 2.2.10 Energy Systems Approach to Muscular Work ...................................................24 2.2.11 Regulation of the Biochemical Pathways for Skeletal Muscle

Metabolism ...............................................................................................................25 2.3 Factors Limiting Strength Development in Skeletal Muscle ........................................26