What is an eccentric contraction

Here is the simplest example of an eccentric contraction is lowering a barbell in a biceps curl. Obviously the biceps muscle contracts to lift the barbell up. But it's also contracting as you lower the weight — if it weren't, you would drop it pretty fast!

his week a heat wave will be hitting, and most of the country will be experiencing temperatures above average for july. due to humidity, the temperature outside can feel even warmer than it actually is. this adjusted temperature, often referred to as the “feels like” temperature is called the heat index. the chart shows the heat index, which is calculated based on temperature and relative humidity. use this chart to answer the following questions.