What Is the Muscle Action in the Hips in the Preparatory

question 1

Multiple Choice

What is the muscle action in the hips in the preparatory phase of the standing long jump?

• A) concentric contraction of the hamstrings
• B) concentric contraction of the rectus femoris and iliopsoas
• C) eccentric contraction of the hamstrings
• D) eccentric contraction of the rectus femoris and iliopsoas

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