According to the mechanical model, a SSC increases muscle force output due to:
A) decrease in potential energy
B) increase in mechanical strain
C) reutilization of elastic energy
D) increase in skeletal dynamics

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The mechanical model of the SSC states that the pre-stretching (eccentric phase) of a muscle-tendon unit stores elastic energy. This stored energy is then reutilized during the subsequent concentric phase, resulting in increased force output. Therefore, the correct answer is C: reutilization of elastic energy. Choices A, B, and D are not directly related to the mechanical model of the SSC.

According to the Mechanical Model, a SSC Increases Muscle Force