Isotonic contraction

In an isotonic contraction, tension remains the same, whilst the muscle's length changes. By contrast, in isokinetic contractions, the muscle speed remains constant, whilst the tension changes.

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Isotonic contraction

In an isotonic contraction, tension remains the same, whilst the muscle's length changes. By contrast, in isokinetic contractions, the muscle speed remains constant, whilst the tension changes.

Source: Wikipedia "Isotonic contraction" · CC BY-SA 4.0

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