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Kinesiology Laboratory 7:. Activity Analysis of the Lower Extremity and Trunk. Today’s Activities. Activity Analysis Squat. The importance of squatting. Works large muscle groups in the thigh and trunk Metabolic enhancement Benefits posture Maintain functional flexibility.
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Kinesiology Laboratory 7: Activity Analysis of the Lower Extremity and Trunk
Today’s Activities • Activity Analysis • Squat
The importance of squatting • Works large muscle groups in the thigh and trunk • Metabolic enhancement • Benefits posture • Maintain functional flexibility
Key components of a proper squat • Keep chin up and eyes forward • Avoid ‘rounding’ the back • Keep shoulders, hips and knees over ankle • Engage erector spinae group and abdominals to support the spine • Lower thighs slightly past parallel to engage gluteal muscles • Toes should be turned slightly outward
Squat Variations • Sumo Squat (Wide stance) • Front Squat • Hack Squat (Weighted below gluteal muscles) • Goblet Squat • Split Squat (One-legged squat) • Wall/Ball Squat • Overhead Squat
Include in Lab Report • Analysis Chart and Diagrams (for each phase) • Activity Narration • Passive or Active insufficiency, or length tension curve • Identify one lever system • Identify one force couple
For Next Week • Lab Report 7 (Hand in ELECTRONICALLY!) • Readings: H&K: Ch. 6 cont’d, TG: pp366-388, 344