Identify the four major types of muscle contraction. Provide an example of each type in which you experience in your daily life.

1. Identify the four major types of muscle contraction. Provide an example of each type in which you experience in your daily life. When exercising, do you find yourself doing more static or dynamic types of muscle contraction?

2. Discuss the differences between muscular strength (absolute and relative), power, and endurance. In your own experience, what types of activities, exercises, and/or sports require muscular strength, power, and endurance? Which is most important for you in your daily life?

3. Which of the factors that influence muscular contraction do you feel are the largest influencers in your opinion? Why?