Do Muscles Push or Pull?

Let’s hit the mailbag for this muscle-related inquisition.

On this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor Rick Richey, focuses in on contralateral muscle function, as well as the sliding filament theory, which states the sliding of actin past myosin generates muscle tension.

He also cites researched-based findings on the question, as well as shares a few personal muscle-related antidotes on the subject.

Don’t miss Dr. Richey’s latest knowledge drop to help grow your personal training expertise!

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