Karuna Yoga Vidya Peetham Bangalore

Eccentric

Downward movement of joint. Tension is produced when the muscle lengthens.

Concentric

Upward movement. Tension is produced when the muscle shortens. Causes joint movement.

When you move in and out of a pose, you are likely using concentric and eccentric contractions

 

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