Muscle fatigue triggers faster force response despite weakening

Researchers discovered that calcium buildup during early muscle fatigue paradoxically accelerates force development, even as overall strength declines. The finding could reshape understanding of muscle performance in aging and disease, with implications for athletic training protocols and therapies targeting neuromuscular disorders.

Originaltitel: Increased tetanic calcium in early fatigue of mammalian muscle fibers is accompanied by accelerated force development despite a decreased force