What happens to a muscle during an eccentric contraction?
a. The muscle shortens to overcome the resistance.
b. The muscle movement is stalled.
c. The muscle movement accelerates.
d. The muscle lengthens to overcome the resistance.
e. The muscle movement decelerates.
Question 2
Which strength-training method involves a muscle contraction that produces little or no movement, e.g., pushing or pulling against an immovable object?
a. dynamic training
b. contraction training
c. isometric training
d. isotonic training
e. concentric training