Stance Phase of Running:
1️⃣ Early Stance Phase:
Concentric activation of the hip extensors
Eccentric activation of the calf muscles
2️⃣ Midstance phase:
Eccentric muscle actions to absorb landing forces
3️⃣ Late Stance phase:
Concentric knee extension to propel the center of mass forward
Concentric plantarflexion to aid in propulsion
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