Muscle Contractions Flashcards
1
Q
Concentric
A
The muscle shortens
E.g. The biceps shorten to lift the weight
2
Q
Eccentric
A
The muscle lengthens while under tension
E.g. Biceps lengthen to lower the weight
3
Q
Isometric
A
The muscle length does not change
E.G. Muscle length doesn’t change while lifting a weight
