1. Activity Analysis of the Lower Extremity and Trunk

2.   Activity Analysis  Squat Today’s Activities

3.   Works large muscle groups in the thigh and trunk  Metabolic enhancement  Benefits posture  Maintain functional flexibility The importance of squatting

4.   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 Key components of a proper squat

5.  Proper Squat

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7.   Sumo Squat (Wide stance)  Front Squat  Hack Squat (Weighted below gluteal muscles)  Goblet Squat  Split Squat (One-legged squat)  Wall/Ball Squat  Overhead Squat Squat Variations

8.  Sumo Squat

9.  Front Squat

10.  Hack Squat

11.  Goblet Squat

12.  Split Squat

13.  Ball/Wall Squat

14.  Overhead Squat

15.  JointMotionFunc. GroupAgonistContraction Type Plane/AxisGravity Trunk Pelvis Hip Knee Ankle Down Phase

16.  JointMotionFunc. GroupAgonistContraction Type Plane/AxisGravity Trunk Pelvis Hip Knee Ankle Up Phase

17.   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 Include in Lab Report

18.   Lab Report 7 (Hand in ELECTRONICALLY! )  Readings: H&K: Ch. 6 cont’d, TG: pp 366-388, 344 For Next Week