Which of the following exercises strengthens muscles through a contraction that overcomes some fixed resistance produced by equipment such as dumbbells, barbells, various weight machines, or exercise tubing and uses isotonic contractions in which force is generated while the muscle is changing in length?

A. Plyometric exercises
B. Progressive resistance exercises
C. Isometric exercises
D. Circuit training exercises


Answer: B

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