When doing a push-up on the floor, the motion at the elbow joint during the down phase is called ________ and the type of muscle action is called ________.

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During the down phase of a push-up, the elbow joint undergoes flexion as the angle between the forearm and the upper arm decreases. The muscle action is eccentric because the muscles are lengthening under tension to control the descent.

When Doing a Push-Up on the Floor, the Motion at the Elbow