types of muscle contractions Flashcards
1
Q
what happen to a muscle under tension
A
a muscle may either shorten, lengthen or stay the same
2
Q
what is an isometric contraction
A
when the muscle contract but stay the same length
3
Q
examples of isometric contraction
A
plank, wall sit, dead hangs
4
Q
what is an isotonic contraction
A
when the muscles change length
5
Q
what are eccentric contractions
A
are when the muscle lengths under tension. generally a breaking motion
6
Q
what is an example of eccentric and concentric contractions
A
slow squat down + up
- eccentric: quads
(down)
- concentric: quads (up)
7
Q
what type of training methos is eccentric contractions
A
plyometrics
