In strength training, understanding how muscles produce force is essential for maximizing both strength and muscle growth. One of the foundational concepts that governs muscle performance is the Length-Tension Relationship—the principle that muscles generate the most force when they are near their optimal resting length. This point of greatest mechanical tension occurs when the … [Read more...] about Maximizing Hypertrophy: How Lengthened-Phase Training and Peak Contraction Drive Mechanisms of Growth