Skeletal Muscle: Resistance TrainingÂ
JA is a 30-year-old athlete who plays on the offensive line
of a professional football team. His primary responsibility is to
protect the quarterback by preventing players from the opposing
team from getting past him. Because this position requires a great
deal of strength, JA spends many hours in the weight room working
out.
Which type of muscle contraction predominates
in resistance training, isometric or isotonic? Explain.