It occurs when a multi-joint muscle is shortened to a length that it can no longer apply effective force.
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Flexor carpi radialis
Medial epicondyle of humerus
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Biceps brachii
radiali tuberosity, bicipital aponeurosis
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Semimembranosus
Hip extension, knee flexion, hip and knee external rotation
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Explain why Dr. Adams hates the trunk extension exercise.
Most of us walk around in anterior pelvic tilt with relative trunk extension. Those muscles are already strong. Working them out can re-enforce poor posture.
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Sartorius
Anterior Superior Iliac Spine
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Tibialis Anterior
Medial cuneiform, base of 1st metatarsal
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Extensor digitorum
wrist extension, extension of digits 2-5
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Give an exercise we discussed in class that would isolate glutes vs hamstrings.
Quadruped kick backs
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Peroneus Longus
Upper shaft and head of fibula
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Brachialis
Coronoid process of ulna
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Extensor Digitorum Longus
Ankle dorsiflexion, ankle eversion, toe extension
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How would someone isolate soleus vs gastrocnemius activation?
Extended knee for gastrocnemius, flexed knee for soleus
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Rectus Femoris
Anterior inferior iliac spine
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Extensor Hallicis Longus
Distal phalanx of great toe
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Biceps Femoris
Hip extension, knee flexion, hip and knee external rotation
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How would you isolate hamstrings vs glutes, and what would be a good exercise for hamstrings without glute activation.