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Muscle contraction is the tightening, shortening, or lengthening of muscles when you do some activity. It can happen when you hold or pick up something, or when you stretch or exercise with weights.

Building muscle is a challenging, tumultuous, rewarding process. It takes a great deal of determination and effort -- just like losing weight, building muscle is certainly not easy. Planning is ...