When lifting a weight, muscles become shorter and thicker but the tone or tension remains the same and is referred to as isometric contraction.

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When lifting a weight, muscles become shorter and thicker but the tone or tension remains the same and is referred to as isometric contraction.​

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When lifting a weight, muscles undergo isotonic contraction, which involves shortening and thickening of muscles while maintaining tension. Isometric contraction involves maintaining a static position without any change in muscle length.

When Lifting a Weight, Muscles Become Shorter and Thicker but the Tone