Which of these exercises best represents one in which the eccentric load is greater than the concentric load?

A. Squatting down using one leg for support, then standing back up using both legs.
B. Squatting down using both legs, then standing back up using one leg.
C. Doing squats with a barbell on your shoulders.
D. Each of these forms of exercise provides the same loading patterns.


Answer: A

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