Sentences with phrase «extended knee position»

Therefore, it appears that during dynamic plantarflexion with an extended knee position preferentially targets the gastrocnemius, while performing plantar flexion with a flexed knee preferentially targets the soleus muscle.

They report that the medial gastrocnemius muscle appeared significantly more active during the fully extended knee position trial, while the soleus muscle activity was significantly less active.

Performing plantar - flexion exercises with an extended knee position, including dorsiflexed positions and faster speeds appears beneficial for training the gastrocnemius.

They report that the medial gastrocnemius displayed superior muscle activity when performing plantarflexion with an extended knee position, while the soleus displayed superior muscle activity with the leg bent.

Not exact matches

Sit with your baby, positioning her so her head is near your bent knees and her feet extend down toward your midsection.

Lift one knee up in the air, extend the leg, bend again and then slowly return to the starting position.

• Stand upright, feet together, medicine ball extended directly above the head • Step out into a lunge position, keeping the medicine ball extended directly above the head • Ensure the front knee does not extend beyond the front foot • Keep core engaged and pelvis tucked under

Extend the leg and head back to starting position and repeat this knee - to - nose movement ten times.

Rebound out of this position, extending through the hips, knees and ankles to jump as high as possible.

Kneel down (with a towel or mat under your knees if desired), place your hands directly under your shoulders, knees extended out to a modified plank position.

Bring your right elbow and left knee together under your body, then extend them back out, then place them on the floor in the original start position.

Fallen star kick through: From a high plank position, bring left knee toward the center of your torso and then extend the leg under your body toward your right side, hovering it over the ground as you bring right hand to right hip.

Stand in front of a wall in lunge position with front leg bent at knee, and back foot extended backwards and slightly turned out.

As you exhale, drive through your heels, spreading your feet apart and extending your knees and hips as you return to a standing position.

At the bottom, squeeze your glute and drive through the heel to extend the knee and hip and return to standing position.

Your legs are in a comfortable position too, either bent at the knees against the mattress or extended on either side of your partner.

To perform bicycle crunches correctly, get into a regular crunch position, then lift your right shoulder toward your left knee and simultaneously extend the right leg, then repeat on the opposite side without pausing.

Once at the bottom of the movement, drive through the heel to extend the knee and hip to return to the starting position.

Turn body over to kneeling on hands and knees, press hands into mat and extend right leg back to plank position.

From here, bring your hands to prayer position at heart center and begin to twist from the torso, hooking your bottom elbow to the outside of the front knee, extending the top elbow to the sky.

To come into the pose, start from a high lunge position where your front knee is stacked over your front ankle and back leg is extended long behind the body with the ball of the feet tracking over the heel.

Starting in a table top position (hands under the shoulders, knees under the hips) extend the left leg behind you.

From that position, bring the right knee and elbow back underneath their body and touch them together before returning to the extended position.

Careful to maintain good form and prevent your knees from extending beyond your toes in the squat or landing position.

The leg press puts you in an unnatural position where your knees extend but your hips do not (your legs do line up with your body).

Get into a kneeling lunge position with your forward knee bent at 90 degrees over your foot and your back leg extended behind you.

This means the knees must be extended and the hips flexed in the starting position of every leg curl exercise.

From the Shinbox position, extend the rear leg while maintaining contact with the floor on the inside of the knee and instep of the foot.

walking lunges - lunge forward until your thigh is approximately parallel to the ground; make sure to take a long enough stride so that your knee does not extend past your toes and your shin is nearly vertical; from that position, move directly into the lunge forward with the opposite leg; you will essentially lunge walk across the room or field and back.

Starting out in a plank position, you must bend your right knee to a 90 degree angle, while extending your right arm off the mat.

Then extend your legs back to the starting position, keeping your knees in line with your toes and pushing through your heels.

Extend your legs until they are almost straight, avoiding locking your knees — this is the starting position.

Draw your right knee forward, touching your right foot to the ground before immediately extending your right leg again, planting it in the original plank position.

Return back to the start position by bending the knee and then extending the hip until the foot is on the floor again.

When the knees are fully extended but not locked, inhale and slowly allow the seat to return to the starting position without allowing the weights to hit one another.

Ending Position: Make sure that your knee does not extend forward of your toes to minimize strain on your knees.

Hold the position here, or if you're comfortable, extend one leg at a time for a greater stretch through your quads and hip flexors, being sure to keep your inner thighs and feet engaged to prevent your hips and knees from externally rotating.

In agreement, Reid et al. (2011) compared eccentric plantar flexion with the knee fully extended and during a flexed position and reported superior gastrocnemius muscle activity during plantar flexion with full knee extension and no difference in soleus muscle activity.

Exploring the effect of knee flexion angle, Cresswell et al. (1995) assessed the gastrocnemius and soleus muscle activity during isometric plantarflexion with varying degrees of knee flexion ranging between a fully extended and 130 degrees (flexed) position.

These bikes effectively address the risk of injury due to bad posture over extended workout sessions as well the strain on the knees from detrimental positions.

Begin class with the students in a supine position, on their mats, knees bent and soles of the feet on the floor, legs extended, or legs over a bolster, depending on the comfort level of the students.

Performing a triple extension involves moving from a position in which the hips, knees and ankles are bent, to a fully extended position in which all three joints are locked.

With control, extend knees and hips and slowly return to start position.

STARTING POSITION (SETUP): Lie across the flat bench with your shoulder blades resting on a flat bench and your body extended out perpendicular to the bench, feet flat on the floor (to stabilize your lower torso) and knees bent.

Lying supine, arms extended to the sides on the floor, legs bent at the knee with lower legs resting on the ball, participants slowly twisted at the waist to the right until the knees touched the floor and then returned to the starting position.

Position the foam roller perpendicular to the extended leg and lift yourself onto the roller until you can roll the length of the adductors towards your groin area, down to above your knee.

Then inhale, lift your knees away from the floor, and extend the legs back to their original position.

Once you've reached the top of the push - up, draw both knees in towards your chest, then extend legs fully back out to return to plank position (c).

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Anyone who has had a back, knee or arthritis problem can relate to the sudden pain that can hit when moving, getting up or down from a sitting position or even walking for extended periods of time.