Sentences with phrase «full flexion»
"Full flexion" refers to the maximum bending or curving of a joint in the body. Full definition
Lower the bar until you reach full flexion then bring slowly back up.
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These 4 ligaments are strongest at full extension (when your legs are fully straight and extended) and at full flexion which is what happens when you squat below parallel.
It is suggested that this works due to the ability of the exercise to increase the peak eccentric force of the hamstrings at shallower angles of knee flexion (the knee is more extended) vs. a leg curl which puts a premium on concentric force when the knee is in full flexion.
Just hitting full flexion or ATG is fine, go any lower (bouncing hard off your calves) and you create a «high wear» situation for your knees.
It is a common problem in yoga poses — people lacking full flexion.
Although yin work with the knee would seek full flexion and extension (bending and straightening), it would never aggressively stretch this extremely vulnerable joint.
While you should still break parallel, it's not beneficial to reach the ATG depth like in the high bar squat (where the knees reach full flexion).
These ligaments are most effective at full extension (when you are standing straight) and full flexion (when the calves touch your thighs as in the ATG position of a high bar squat).