Muscle Activity and Strength

Question 0

Concentric exercises _____ the muscle, while _________ exercises lengthen the muscles.

Answer 0

shorten, eccentric.

Question 1

Describe and isometric exercise.

Answer 1

Isometic exercises are muscle contractions in a pain-free range to reduce muscle atrophy, typically after acute injury.
Ex. quad sets after ACL construction to maintain some quad muscle.