Weight Training Terms Flashcards by Teressa Tessier

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Eccentric Contraction

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The muscle that is lengthening during a contraction (tricep)

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Concentric Contraction

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The muscle that is shorting during a contraction (bicep)

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Isometric Contraction

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A muscle that has no change in length during a contraction

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