Muscle Stiffness and Relaxation as Predictors of Explosive Performance: A Structural Equation Model in Competitive Weightlifters
Uday A. Mahdi, Mohammed Bader, Nebras A. Lateef, Maher A. Arif, Suha Abbas, Safaa Abdulwahab Ismaeel
This study uses a structural equation model to show that muscle stiffness and relaxation time predict explosive performance in weightlifters, with weak links to other mechanical properties.
bioRxiv · Apr 14, 2026 · PreprintPhysiology