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Types of muscle contraction

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

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1.

The figure shows an athlete performing a squat. Which one of the following best describes the action of the quadriceps muscle group as the athlete lowers into the squat?

a)

Contracting concentrically

b)

Contracting eccentrically

c)

Contracting isometrically

d)

Relaxing as the antagonist

2.

During a bicep curl, which of the following best describes the action of the biceps brachii as the weight is lowered back to the starting position?

a)

Contracting concentrically

b)

Contracting eccentrically

c)

Contracting isometrically

d)

Relaxing as the antagonist

3.

In a push-up, which 2 muscles are primarily responsible for the eccentric phase as the body is lowered towards the ground?

a)

Pectoralis major

b)

Triceps brachii

c)

Bicep brachii

d)

Latissimus dorsi

4.

Which of the following best describes the action of the gastrocnemius during the downward phase of a squat?

a)

Contracting concentrically

b)

Contracting eccentrically

c)

Contracting isometrically

d)

Relaxing as the antagonist

5.

During a push-up, which of the following best describes the action of the triceps brachii as the body is pushed up from the ground?

a)

Contracting concentrically

b)

Contracting eccentrically

c)

Contracting isometrically

d)

Relaxing as the antagonist

6.

During a leg extension exercise, which of the following best describes the action of the quadriceps as the leg is extended?

a)

Contracting concentrically

b)

Contracting eccentrically

c)

Contracting isometrically

d)

Relaxing as the antagonist

7.

Which of the following best describes the action of the deltoid muscle during the upward phase of a shoulder press?

a)

Contracting concentrically

b)

Contracting eccentrically

c)

Contracting isometrically

d)

Relaxing as the antagonist

8.

During a plank exercise, which of the following best describes the action of the core muscles?

a)

Contracting concentrically

b)

Contracting eccentrically

c)

Contracting isometrically

d)

Relaxing as the antagonist

9.

Which of the following best describes the action of the pectoralis major during the downward phase of a bench press?

a)

Contracting concentrically

b)

Contracting eccentrically

c)

Contracting isometrically

d)

Relaxing as the antagonist

10.

Which of the following best describes the action of the latissimus dorsi during the upward phase of a pull-up?

a)

Contracting concentrically

b)

Contracting eccentrically

c)

Contracting isometrically

d)

Relaxing as the antagonist