Question:

You have just lifted up a 10 lb weight by abducting your arm

Last updated: 8/2/2022

You have just lifted up a 10 lb weight by abducting your arm

You have just lifted up a 10 lb weight by abducting your arm out to the side at your shoulder. You continue to hold the weight in that position for a few seconds. During this time the length of your muscle remains the same, while the muscle continues to vary the amount of tension or force needed to keep the weight from falling down.What type of contraction is going on while you are holding this weight in this position? Latent Hypertrophy Isotonic Isometric