A muscle contraction against a resistance that is greater than the force and causes muscle lengthening is a(n)
A)concentric contraction.
B)isometric contraction.
C)eccentric contraction.
D)isokinetic contraction.

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An eccentric contraction occurs when a muscle contracts and lengthens at the same time, but the resistance is greater than the force being produced. This type of contraction is often used in resistance training to increase muscle strength and can lead to delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) due to the microscopic damage that occurs to the muscle fibers.

A Muscle Contraction Against a Resistance That Is Greater Than