definitions

Question 1

what is an isotonic force and provide example

Answer 1

force which results in change in length of a muscle when performed against a CONSTANT load e.g. tricep extension

Question 2

what is an isometric force and provide example

Answer 2

force without motion, muscle length doesn’t change when force is applied e.g. plank

Question 3

what is an isokinetic force and provide example

Answer 3

force which results in change of length of a muscle but performed against a VARYING load e.g.

Question 4

define eccentric and provide example

Answer 4

muscular contraction that results in an increased length of a muscle when resisting force of gravity e.g. biceps when lowering a weight

Question 5

define concentric

Answer 5

muscular contraction that results in the shortening of a muscles length due to a force against the direction of gravity e.g. quadriceps shorten when kicking a ball

Question 6

define hypetrophy

Answer 6

the increase in muscle size