Stretch Shortening Cycle Flashcards by Shahid C

Q

What are the 3 PHASES of the SSC?

A

Eccentric
Ammortisation
Concentric

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What is the ECCENTRIC PHASE?

A

Lengthening of muscle fibres
Whilst they are contracted

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What is the AMMORTISATION PHASE and HOW LONG should it be?

A

Transition phase between Eccentric and Concentric
Must be kept short to produce as much energy as possible

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What is the CONCENTRIC PHASE?

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Shortening of Muscle Fibres
Whilst it is Contracting, which produces the Force Output

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