Definitions for "Eccentric Muscle Contraction"
An overall lengthening of the muscle as it develops tension and contracts to control motion performed by an outside force; negative work is done.
An overall lengthening of the muscles as it develops tension and contracts to control motion performed by an outside force; oft times referred to a "negative" contraction in weight training.
An overall lengthening of the muscle as it develops tension and contracts to control motion performed by an outside force, often referred to as a "negative" contraction in weight training.