Types of muscle contraction Flashcards by Sara Rafacz | Brainscape

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Types of muscle contraction

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Concentric contraction (shortening, ex. picking up)
Eccentric contraction (lengthening, ex. lowering)
Isometric contraction (static, ex. wall sit; AKA. a hold)

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