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Eccentric Contraction

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

Part of Speech: noun

Definition: A muscle contraction where the muscle lengthens under tension, often occurring in the lowering phase of an exercise.

Example: Eccentric contraction occurs when lowering the weight in a bicep curl.

Category: Strength Training