ACSM 010-111 Exam - Topic 2 Question 78 Discussion

Actual exam question for ACSM's 010-111 exam

Question #: 78
Topic #: 2

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What muscle action will most likely induce delayed onset muscle soreness?

AConcentric

BEccentric

CIsometric

DIsotonic

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Suggested Answer: B

by Dierdre at Jun 12, 2025, 03:09 AM

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Kristofer

7 months ago

Wait, is it really just eccentric? I thought isometric could do it too.

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Elin

7 months ago

Totally agree, I always feel it after leg day.

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Melodie

7 months ago

Yup, eccentric is the way to go for DOMS!

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Fletcher

7 months ago

I thought isotonic could cause soreness too, not just eccentric.

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Alyce

8 months ago

Eccentric movements are the main culprit for soreness!

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Rosina

8 months ago

I’m a bit confused; I thought isotonic could also lead to soreness, but now I’m leaning towards eccentric after reviewing my notes.

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Antonio

8 months ago

I feel like isometric exercises might also cause some soreness, but not as much as eccentric.

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Nickie

8 months ago

I remember practicing a question like this, and I think eccentric movements are definitely the ones that lead to delayed onset muscle soreness.

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Georgeanna

9 months ago

I think it's the eccentric action that causes the most soreness, but I'm not completely sure.

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Dominga

9 months ago

I'm not 100% confident, but I think the answer is B. Eccentric muscle action, where the muscle lengthens as it contracts, tends to cause the most muscle damage and soreness.

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Rosenda

9 months ago

Eccentric muscle action, for sure. That's when the muscle lengthens under tension, which causes microscopic damage and inflammation leading to soreness later on.

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Nicholle

9 months ago

Hmm, I remember learning about this in class, but I'm a little fuzzy on the details. I'll try to reason through the options and see if I can figure it out.

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Sang

9 months ago

I'm pretty sure it's eccentric muscle action that causes delayed onset muscle soreness, but I'll double-check the definitions just to be sure.

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Alease

12 months ago

Isometric, really? That's like the easiest muscle action there is. Eccentric all the way!

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Lacresha

10 months ago

Eccentric all the way!

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Quentin

11 months ago

Isometric, really? That's like the easiest muscle action there is.

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Ming

11 months ago

Eccentric movements actually create more muscle damage, leading to greater soreness.

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Lucy

11 months ago

Isometric exercises can still cause delayed onset muscle soreness, it's not just about difficulty.

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Na

1 year ago

I'm going with B. Eccentric. Gotta love that delayed onset muscle soreness!

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Aleisha

12 months ago

D) Isotonic

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Marsha

12 months ago

C) Isometric

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Lettie

12 months ago

B) Eccentric

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Alishia

1 year ago

A) Concentric

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Genevive

1 year ago

Haha, well if you want to feel like you've been hit by a truck, go with eccentric movements!

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Lenita

1 year ago

Haha, well if you want to feel like you've been hit by a truck, go with eccentric movements!

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Rosalia

1 year ago

B) Eccentric

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Olga

1 year ago

A) Concentric

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Robt

1 year ago

I'm not sure, but I think it's A) Concentric because it involves shortening of the muscle.

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Larae

1 year ago

I agree with Nina, eccentric muscle action is known to cause delayed onset muscle soreness.

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Merilyn

1 year ago

Definitely B. Eccentric. I learned that the hard way after my last workout.

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Delsie

12 months ago

I need to be more careful with my eccentric movements to avoid excessive soreness.

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Billye

1 year ago

It's interesting how different muscle actions can affect soreness in different ways.

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Delsie

1 year ago

I always feel the most sore after doing eccentric exercises.

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Talia

1 year ago

I agree, eccentric muscle actions can definitely lead to delayed onset muscle soreness.

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Nina

1 year ago

I think the answer is B) Eccentric.

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Margery

1 year ago

Eccentric for sure, that's the one that really tears up the muscles!

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Vesta

1 year ago

Yeah, eccentric muscle actions really make me feel the burn the next day.

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Kasandra

1 year ago

I always feel the most sore after doing eccentric movements.

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Tamra

1 year ago

Eccentric exercises cause the most muscle soreness.

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