concentric contraction

noun

When a muscle shortens while generating force, overcoming resistance to create movement, like the upward motion in a bicep curl or pushing up in a push-up.

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Meanings

nounconcentric contraction (plural concentric contractions)

plural concentric contractions

  1. anatomyWhen a muscle shortens while generating force, overcoming resistance to create movement, like the upward motion in a bicep curl or pushing up in a push-up.
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