Which form of muscle contraction involves the muscle lengthening while returning to its original shape?

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Published
14 Jan 2025
Last updated
28 May 2026

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Eccentric contractions occur when a muscle lengthens under tension, typically as it returns to its resting state after being shortened. This contrasts with concentric contractions where the muscle shortens, and isometric contractions where the muscle length remains unchanged.

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