- Muscle cells, also known as myocytes, are specialized cells designed for contraction and force production. Skeletal Muscle Cells: These cells are long, cylindrical, and have a striated (or striped) ...

The thigh muscles are part of your upper legs and contain some of the most powerful structures in your body. However, they are prone to injuries if they’re overstrained or impacted while playing a ...

Much like their name implies, the quadricep muscles were once thought to be a set of four muscles, with the name “quad” translating to “four or fourth” in Latin. However, it has since been discovered ...

When you hear the term strong core, chances are your mind paints a visual of someone you know—be it a celebrity famous for their six-pack (*cough* Jada Pinkett Smith) or that superhero chick on ...

There's a lot of talk about lean muscle compared to bulk muscle, but experts say it's not worth differentiating the two.

Justin Keogh is the Associate Dean of Research, Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine, Bond University, an exercise scientist and a former strongman competitor. Tom Balshaw is a Lecturer in ...