A subject with elbows held at 90 degrees of flexion is handed a 150 lb (68.1 kg) barbell. Even though he exerts maximal tension, the barbell causes the joint angle to increase to 170 degrees. Which one of the following describes the muscle action during the extension?

A subject with elbows held at 90 degrees of flexion is handed a 150 lb (68.1 kg) barbell. Even though he exerts maximal tension, the barbell causes the joint angle to increase to 170 degrees. Which one of the following describes the muscle action during the extension?


a. isotonic concentric

b. isotonic eccentric

c. isokinetic concentric

d. isokinetic eccentric


Answer: b. isotonic eccentric


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