CHAPTER FOURTEEN - Mechanics of Common Movements

Question 1

What should you do before you move (create mobility)?

Answer 1

Improve/Work on Stability.

Question 2

What muscle is integral in posture?

Answer 2

Core

Question 3

What are the joint actions of the hip, knee and ankle during the CONCENTRIC phase of the squat? (i.e., coming up)

Answer 3

(pushing up) hip extension, knee extension, ankle plantar flexion

Question 4

What are the joint actions of the shoulder, elbow and scapula during the CONCENTRIC phase of the bench press?

Answer 4

Elbow extension, shoulder flexion, and scapular abduction

Question 5

What are the joint actions of the shoulder, elbow, and scapula during the CONCENTRIC phase of a seated row?

Answer 5

Shoulder extension, elbow flexion, and scapular abduction.