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 throughout the full range of motion rather than at a specific angle as in an isotonic exercise.

This is based upon the concept of loading the: muscle maximally throughout the full range is the basis for an ordeal muscle test. This function is exercised on rated machines which is known as ‘Isokinetic Machine’.

PLYOMETRIC: It is a concept of training that applies the specificity principle regarding the preset stretch condition of the muscle prior to explosive contraction.

(Example: Jumping down from a 30” table before we jump up. Jump up is an explosive contraction): —Jumping down— Preset stretch condition of the muscle.