The abdominal curl-up strengthens the abdominal muscles through ________.

A. isometric contractions during the curl-up position
B. eccentric contractions during the curl-up position
C. concentric contractions during the return to the starting position
D. eccentric contractions during the return to the starting position


Answer: D

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