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Isotonic movement in which the muscle shortens.<\/p>\n

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A dynamic muscle contraction that produces tension during shortening.<\/p>\n

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A muscle contraction in which the muscle shortens while overcoming resistance.<\/p>\n

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Concentric contraction is one in which the muscle shortens as it is contracted.<\/p>\n

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When a muscle shortens as it overcomes resistance. For example, the biceps muscle contracts concentrically during arm flexion in a biceps curl.<\/p>\n

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Shortening of the muscle as it develops the tension to overcome an external resistance.<\/p>\n

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Isotonic movement in which the muscle shortens. A dynamic muscle contraction that produces tension during shortening. A muscle contraction in which the muscle shortens while overcoming resistance. Concentric contraction is one in which the muscle shortens as it is contracted. When a muscle shortens as it overcomes resistance. 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