Chapter 15- Show up Fitness Review Summary

Question 1

Closed Kinetic Chain Exerices:

Answer 1

Fixed position of the most distal (furthest away) region.

Pushups, squats, pull-ups

Question 2

Open Kinetic Chain Exercise:

Answer 2

Most distal region is not fixed.

Leg extension, bench press

Question 3

TRX Suspension Trainer

Answer 3

• Increased muscle activation
• Low compressive loads to the spine
• Increased performance
• Potential increase in caloric expenditure
• Improvements in cardiovascular fitness

Question 4

When preforming a biceps curl (concentric), the cable should be positioned to offer resistance in a vertical motion against elbow _________, pulling the elbow into _____________?

Answer 4

Flexion/Extension