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Noun: isotonic exercise
  1. Exercise in which opposing muscles contract and there is controlled movement (tension is constant while the lengths of the muscles change)
    "the classic isotonic exercise is lifting free weights"

Derived forms: isotonic exercises

Type of: exercise, exercising, physical exercise, physical exertion, workout

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