chapter 14 Flashcards
pronated grip
palms down and knuckles up also called overhand
supinated grip
palms up and knuckles down also known as the underhand grip
neutral grip
a variation of either grip which the knuckles point laterally
alternated grip
one hand is pronated and one is supinated
hook grip
similare to the pronated grip except that the thumb is positioned under the index and middle fingers, used for performing exercises that require a stronger grip (power exercises)
closed grip
the thumb is wrapped around the bar (hood, alternated, neutral, pronated, and supinated)
open or false grip
when the thumb does not wrap around the bar
supine means laying?
face up
5 point body contact position
- head i
- shoulders and upper back
- butt
- right foot
- left foot
5 point body contact position promotes
maximal stability and spinal support
sticking point
the most strenuous movement of a repetition soon after the transition from the eccentric phase to the concentric phase. where you should exhale
valsalva maneuver
attemping to blow air out while consiously not letting yourself
advatage of valsalva maneuver
it increases the rigidity of the entire torso to aid in supporting the vertebral column which reduces the associated compressive forces on the disks during lifting.
should you spot power exercises
no
liftoff
moving the bar from the upright supports to a postiion in which the athlete can begin the exercise
first phase in a bent knee sit up and abdominal crunch
flex the neck to move the chin toward the chest
starting position of the abdominal crunch
supine position on floor, calves and ankles on a bench with a 90 degree angle, arms folded across chest
grip for bent-over row
closed, pronated grip, wider than shoulder-width
where should eyes be focused in a bent over row
a short distance ahead of the feet
major muscles worked in a bent over row
lats, teres major, middle trap, rhomboids, delts
grip on bench press
closed, pronated grip slightly wider than shoulder-width apart
spotter grip for bench press
closed alternated grip inside the athletes hands