When the biceps is used to lower the elbow to a straight position, it is called eccentric extension.
What is eccentric extension?
- Eccentric extension is the slowing down of body movements when you try to resist gravity.
- These involve lengthening muscle contractions which are specific for a muscle.
- When you are squatting, the slow motion of you going from a standing position to sitting one is an example of eccentric contraction.
- Examples of eccentric contraction for the bicep muscles include extension of elbow during a bicep curl and lowering of the forearm away from the shoulder.
- Our body muscles are stronger in the lengthening (eccentric) phase of its motion, as compared to the shortening (concentric) phase.
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