Muscle Contractions
type of joint that allows flx & ext only in 1 plane
What is a hinge joint?
Large muscle fibers that have a lot of power but are quick to fatigue
What is fast twitch?
give an example of an isolatory lift involving the upper leg
What is a hamstring curl or a quadriceps extension?
ascorbic acid
What is Vit C?
prime mover for performing a shoulder shrug
What is the trapezius?
Muscular strain and dehydration
What causes muscle cramps?
High weight/ Low reps will increase________
What is strength or hypertrophy?
stretching improves what property of muscle tissue?
What is elasticity?
Food that contains a lot of Vit K
What is broccoli?
agonist for standing calf raise
elongation of the muscle during contraction
What is eccentric?
primary mover for bench press
What is the pectoralis?
leg press is what type of lift?
What is a compound lift?
caffeine & creatine
What are supplements shown to improve athletic performance?
prime mover for hip extension
what is the gluteus maximus & hamstrings?
antagonist for a biceps curl
What are the triceps?
exercise that contracts latissimus dorsi, post delt, and rhomboids?
What is a bent-over row?
Contraindication of stretching
What is stretching to hyperextension?
food that has high amt of Vit C
What are bell peppers?
prime mover for crunch
What is the rectus abdominus?
muscle contraction that involves the muscle length changing under a constant tension
What is isotonic?
a star-jump is always considered to be __________
What is plyometric?
type of stretching that involves muscle contraction & relaxation against resistance?
What is PNF?
glucosamine & chondroitin
What are supplements used to provide lubrication of the joints?
3 muscle groups involved with a squat
What are the gluteals, hamstring, and quads?