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What type of muscle contraction is employed by the hip extensor muscles when landing from a vertical jump? A. Isometric B. Concentric C. Eccentric D. Isokinetic E. Isotonic

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The type of muscle contraction employed by the hip extensor muscles when landing from a vertical jump is C. Eccentric contraction.

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