During this muscle action, the muscle absorbs energy that is created by an external load.

Concentric

Isometric

Eccentric

Eccentric strength has been shown to be ____ greater than concentric strength?

10%

20%

40%

Force during eccentric contractions _______ with higher speeds to a point where it plateaus.

Increases

Decreases

Remains unchanged

Which of the following is not an adaptation from eccentric training?

Increased fascicle length

Greater pennation angle

Increased number of sarcomeres

Numerous studies have shown that eccentric training can reduce the risk of injury and ________.

Increase speed performance

Decrease power performance

Increase deceleration time during change of direction actions

The flywheel device allows for mechanical eccentric overload by returning _________.

Momentum

Impulse

Inertia

Low/high inertia during flywheel training would equate to ______ load in traditional strength training.  

Light/heavy

Heavy/light

Moderate/heavy

Studies have shown flywheel eccentric training to be effective in reducing the number of injuries in a season. This could be related to _________.  

An increase in muscle fascicle length

An increase in movement speed

An increase in muscle fascicle size

For strength adaptations, researchers have recommended the use of _______.

Low inertias

Moderate inertias

High inertias

For injury prevention, researchers have recommended the use of _______.

Low inertias

Moderate inertias

High inertias