HMS, BM EQ-Bank 15 MC Which type of muscular contraction is occurring in the quadriceps when descending into a squat? Isometric contraction Eccentric contraction Concentric contraction Dynamic contraction Show Answers Only \(B\) Show Worked Solution During the descent phase of a squat quadriceps muscle lengthens under tension to control the downward movement against gravity controlled lengthening of the muscle while under load is called an eccentric contraction. \(\Rightarrow B\)