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Force-velocity Relationship

The tradeoff between how hard and how fast a muscle can contract.

Short Definition

The tradeoff between how hard and how fast a muscle can contract.

Category
Training

Plain-English Explanation

Force-velocity Relationship means the tradeoff between how hard and how fast a muscle can contract. In practice, it helps name how force, position, and motion show up in exercise.

No Lies Lifting uses it as a plain-language reference point, not a magic rule by itself. Core sports-science concept.

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