Muscle Work Flashcards
1
Q
Isometric muscle definition
A
no change in muscle length
2
Q
Describe Isometric exercises
A
they are held exercises
3
Q
The plank is an example of what exercise
A
isometric
4
Q
Wall sits are an example of what exercise
A
isometric
5
Q
6 inch leg raises are an example of what exercise
A
isometric
6
Q
Concentric muscle definition
A
the muscle shortens
7
Q
Concentric exercise example
A
bicep curls
8
Q
Concentric exercise example
A
leg curls
9
Q
eccentric muscle characteristic
A
lengthening of the muscle
10
Q
weight moves toward the ground
A
eccentric
11
Q
weight moves away from the ground
A
concentric
12
Q
eccentric exercise example
A
bending for squats
13
Q
eccentric exercise example
A
lowering a dumbbell
14
Q
negative action
A
eccentric movement
15
Q
eccentric exercise example
A
calf raises on a ledge
