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Isotonic contractions visibly change muscle length

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The classic flexing motion you admire in the mirror only happens when the tension generated successfully overcomes physical resistance. The fibers physically slide past each other to visibly shorten the entire muscle belly.

Isotonic contractions visibly change muscle length
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