What would be considered a consequence of muscle tension without movement?

Muscle tension without movement is best defined by isometric contractions. During an isometric contraction, the muscle generates tension but does not change length, leading to no joint movement. This occurs, for example, when you push against a stationary object or hold a weight in a fixed position without lifting it. The muscle fibers remain activated, and although they generate tension, they stabilize a position instead of producing motion.

Eccentric contraction refers to the lengthening of muscle fibers while under tension, which is not applicable in this context. Isotonic contractions involve changes in muscle length while producing movement, making them the opposite of what is being described. Static contraction, while it may seem similar, typically refers to more generalized muscle tension without specifying the static nature of the contraction in the context of movement and is not a widely recognized term in formal exercise physiology. Thus, isometric contraction is the most precise and accepted term for muscle tension without movement.