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Concentric Contraction

Pronunciation: kon-sen-trik kon-trak-shun

Part of Speech: noun

Definition: A type of muscle contraction in which the muscle shortens as it generates force, like during the upward phase of a bicep curl.

Example: The concentric contraction happens as you lift the dumbbell in a bicep curl.

Category: Strength Training