Types of muscle contraction (isometric, concentric and eccentric)
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I can explain how the different types of muscle contraction are used in various sporting scenarios.
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There are two main types of muscle contraction: isotonic (moving) and isometric (static).
When the body is in a fixed position, but the muscle is contracting, it is known as an isometric (static) contraction.
Isotonic concentric contraction is the shortening of a muscle under tension.
Isotonic eccentric contraction is the lengthening of a muscle under tension
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