isometric contraction en · NOUN
Meanings
- When a muscle tenses and produces force but does not change length or cause joint movement (e.g., when holding a heavy box or doing a plank).
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| isometric contractions | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Coordinates
eccentric contraction · isotonic contraction · concentric contraction