When lowering a box from an overhead position, the shoulder flexors contract __________ and the elbow extensors contract _____________.

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When lowering a box from an overhead position, the shoulder flexors and elbow extensors both contract eccentrically. Eccentric contraction occurs when a muscle lengthens under load, which is the case for both these muscle groups when controlling the descent of a box.

When Lowering a Box from an Overhead Position, the Shoulder