muscle contractions Flashcards
1
Q
name the different types of muscle contractions?
A
isometric + isotonic
2
Q
what is isometric contraction?
A
the muscles stays the same length so nothing moves- pulling a rope attached to a wall
3
Q
what is isotonic contraction?
A
the muscle changes length so something moves- doing exercise with weights that are free to move
4
Q
what are the two types of isotonic contraction?
A
concentric + eccentric
5
Q
what is concentric contraction?
A
the muscle contracts and shortens- upwards phase of a bicep curl
6
Q
what is eccentric contraction?
A
the muscle contracts and lengthens- downwards phase of a bicep curl
