Movement Analysis

Question 1

Running

Answer 1

Drive Phase:
Ankle - plantar flexion, concentric contraction, gastrocnemius

Knee - extension, concentric contraction, quadriceps

Hip - extension, concentric contraction, gluteals

Recovery phase:
Ankle - dorsiflexion, concentric contraction, tibialis anterior

Knee - flexion, concentric contraction, hamstrings

Hip - flexion, concentric contraction, hip flexors

Question 2

Squats

Answer 2

Downward phase:
Knee - flexion, eccentric contraction, quadriceps

Ankle - dorsiflexion, eccentric contraction, gastrocnemius

Upward phase:
Hip - extension, concentric contraction, gluteals

Knee - extension, concentric contraction, quadriceps

Ankle - plantar flexion, concentric contraction, gastrocnemius

Question 3

Kicking

Answer 3

Knee - extension, concentric contraction, quadriceps

Hip - flexion, concentric contraction, hip flexors

Ankle - plantar flexion, isometric contraction, gastrocnemius

Question 4

Push up

Answer 4

Upward phase:
Elbow - extension, concentric contraction, triceps

Downward phase:
Elbow - flexion, eccentric contraction, triceps