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Kinesiology Laboratory 7:

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:

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  1. Kinesiology Laboratory 7: Activity Analysis of the Lower Extremity and Trunk

  2. Today’s Activities • Activity Analysis • Squat

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

  4. 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

  5. Proper Squat

  6. Proper Squat

  7. 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

  8. Sumo Squat

  9. Front Squat

  10. Hack Squat

  11. Goblet Squat

  12. Split Squat

  13. Ball/Wall Squat

  14. Overhead Squat

  15. Down Phase

  16. Up Phase

  17. 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

  18. For Next Week • Lab Report 7 (Hand in ELECTRONICALLY!) • Readings: H&K: Ch. 6 cont’d, TG: pp366-388, 344

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