Exercise Science: Anatomical Planes, Training Methods, and Muscular Balance
The mythological narrative of Zeus cutting people in half serves as a metaphor in exercise science to understand anatomical planes, unilateral vs. bil...
By Hart
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Isotonic Movement: Understanding Muscle Contraction, Benefits, and Exercise Examples
Isotonic movement describes muscle contraction where the muscle changes length while generating force, encompassing both shortening (concentric) and l...
By Hart
Squatting: Calculating Gravitational and Dynamic Forces for Performance
Calculating force in a squat involves determining static gravitational force on the total mass and dynamic ground reaction force, which accounts for a...
By Jordan
Bicep Curl: Understanding Its Anatomical Plane and Proper Form
The bicep curl is primarily performed in the sagittal plane, which involves elbow flexion and divides the body into left and right halves.
By Hart
Flexion Plane: Understanding Movement in the Sagittal Plane and Its Importance in Exercise
The "flexion plane" refers to the sagittal anatomical plane where the joint action of flexion, defined as a decrease in the angle between tw...
By Jordan
Progressive Overload vs. Overtraining: Understanding the Key Differences and Safe Application
Progressive overload is the deliberate, gradual increase in training stress to stimulate adaptation and improvement, whereas overtraining is a maladap...
By Jordan
Work in Exercise: Definition, Calculation, and Practical Applications
In exercise science, work is calculated as the product of force applied to an object and the distance over which that force causes displacement, using...
By Jordan
Lactic Energy System: Examples, Function, and Training
A classic example of the lactic energy system in action is a maximal 400-meter sprint, which relies on rapid ATP production during high-intensity exer...
By Hart
Exercise Science: Describing 'Hitting Off' in Athletic Movements
In exercise science, "hitting off" describes the application of force to an object, causing its separation or movement, and requires precise...
By Hart
