Muscle Contractions Flashcards
1
Q
What are the two main types of muscle contractions
A
Concentric,isometric and eccentric
2
Q
Concentric is
A
Involves the muscle shortening moving closer together becoming fatter.(to carry the weight in a upward movement towards the body)
3
Q
Eccentric is
A
Involves the muscle lengthening whilst it is under tension .(the downward phase of a bicep preacher curl)
4
Q
Isometric
A
This involves a muscle producing tension but staying the same length. (The crucifix position in gymnastics)
