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The type of muscle contraction where the muscle tenses but does not shorten.
Isometric
Isotonic
Contraction
Relaxation
When a muscle shortens under tension, it is called_______
Isotonic eccentric contraction
Isotonic concentric contraction
Isometric concentric contraction
Isometric eccentric contraction
As the athlete lowers the weights, his biceps undergo-
Isometric concentric contraction
Isotonic eccentric contraction
Isometric eccentric contraction
Isotonic concentric contraction
As this athlete jumps into the air, his quadriceps undergo-
Concentric contraction
Eccentric contraction
Isometric contraction
During the upward phase (pressing) which is undergoing concentric contraction?
Biceps
Triceps
Abdominals
Quads
During the downward phase of the front squat, which muscle/s is/are undergoing eccentric contraction?
Gluteus maximus
Latissimus dorsi
Abdominals
Deltoids
During the downward phase of this squat, what muscles are undergoing isometric contractions?
Quadriceps
Hamstrings
Abdominals
Soleus
Select the best example of isometric contraction
Push up
Wall ball
Farmers carry
Deadlift
When performing a star jump an athlete is moving through which plane?
Frontal
Sagittal
Transverse
Horizontal
When performing a front Russian twist an athlete is moving through which plane?
Frontal
Sagittal
Transverse
Horizontal
When performing a front front rack lunge an athlete is moving through which plane?
Frontal
Sagittal
Transverse
Horizontal
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