Arm, trunk and plyometric exercises

Question 1

Biceps brachii activation

Answer 1

• emphasised in DB curl when supination is involved

- further stretched using incline bench

Question 2

Common errors:

Answer 2

• letting elbow move away from body

- moving whole body to try and lift weight e.g. standing curls

Question 3

Bands and chains

Answer 3

• make squat/deadlift/bench press into variable resistance exercises
• increase loads throughout upward movement mimicking powerlifting suits

Question 4

Poor trunk muscle endurance is…

Answer 4

a risk factor for back pain and its persistance

Question 5

Neutral spine during isometric trunk exercises

Answer 5

can prevent lower back injuries/shearing

Question 6

Plyometric exercises…

Answer 6

• involve rapid stretch-shorten cycle

- increase muscle-tendon stiffness