isotonic exercise (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 04
def exercise in which opposing muscles contract and there is controlled movement (tension is constant while the lengths of the muscles change)
examples the classic isotonic exercise is lifting free weights
Outgoing links
Hypernym exercise, exercising, physical exercise, physical exertion, workout
Incoming links
Hyponym exercise, exercising, physical exercise, physical exertion, workout

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