Practical Application of Prime Movers Flashcards
What is the concentric joint action(s) for a standing calf raise machine?
Plantarflexion
The plate- loaded leg press, body squat and what other exercise have the same action, prime movers, and opposing muscle groups?
Lunge
What are the prime movers for the concentric phase for a push-up?
Triceps, Pectoralis Minor, and Anterior Deltoid/ Pectoralis Major
Bench Press with barbell what other exercise are the same?
Push-up
What are the Prime Movers for the High Row Machine?
Posterior Deltoid, Biceps, Trapezius III/ Rhomboids
Abdominal Crunch concentric joint action?
Spinal Flexion
What are the top 4 Muscle Imbalances (Weak)?
Posterior Deltoid, Infraspinatus/ Teres Minor, Erector Spinae, Anterior Tibialis
What is the concentric joint action for a Hang Extension?
Spinal Extension
What are the opposing muscle groups for the body weight squat?
Hamstring, Iliopsoas, Rectus Femorus, Tibialis Anterior
What is the Prime Mover for the Leg Extension Machine?
Quads
What are the Prime Movers for a Lunge?
Quads, Gastrocnemius/ Soleus, Gluteus Maximus, Hamstring
What are the Concentric Joint Action(s) for the Bench Press with Barbell?
Elbow Extension, Scapular Protraction, Shoulder Horizontal Adduction
What are the opposing muscle group(s) for the Cable Lat Pulldown?
Tricep, Medial Deltoids, Upper Traps, Pectoralis Minor
What are the top 4 Muscle Imbalances (strong)?
Anterior Deltoid, Subscapularis, Rectus Abdominus, Gastrocnemius/ Soleus
What is the Concentric Joint Action for the Leg Curl Machine?
Knee Flexion