GHD Glute Ham Developer

Question 1

GHD?

Answer 1

Glute-Ham Developer

Question 2

Define core strength?

Answer 2

MLS or mid line stabilization

Question 3

Define midline stabilization?

Answer 3

Midline stabilization is
the ability to maintain rigidity, stability, and a lack of deflection about that line

Question 4

What is the primary role of the abdominals?

Answer 4

The abdominals, along with the hip flexors, control one side of the torso

Question 5

What are the primary muscles of the core?

Answer 5

Abdominals, hip extensors, hip flexors, trunk extensors, trunk flexors.

Question 6

Identify flexion

Answer 6

Decreasing angle of a joint

Question 7

Identify extension

Answer 7

Increasing angle of a joint

Question 8

Define static

Answer 8

Not moving

Question 9

Define dynamic

Answer 9

Moving

Question 10

Hip extension exercise routine.

Answer 10

GHD pad on glutes. This is a combination of hip flexion and extension. Without momentum perform 25-30 GHD hip extension reps.

Question 11

Back extension exercise routine.

Answer 11

GHD pad under the pelvis. In this movement, the athlete deliberately surrenders the lumbar curve, thereby engaging in trunk flexion and extension. The erectors are now working dynamically, with the glute and hamstring working statically or isometrically. We are doing it controlled—not bouncing, not flopping. 25-30 reps

Question 12

What is an ABmat sit-up?

Answer 12

Lower back on ab mat, legs butterflied. Shoulders touch the ground and must pass the hip line on the way up