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Functional Movement Patterns
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Lunge
A single-leg body movement that works on muscles similar to squats but with more emphasis on balance and coordination. Targets quads, hamstrings, and glutes. Walking lunges and reverse lunges are variations.
Squat
A lower-body exercise that primarily targets the quadriceps, hamstrings, glutes, and core. Performed by bending the hips and knees to lower the body as if sitting in a chair, then returning to stand.
Push
Upper-body exercise that moves the body away from a resisting force. Engages muscles such as the pectorals, triceps, and deltoids. Push-ups and bench press are common examples.
Pull
Refers to upper-body exercises that involve pulling towards the body, targeting muscles like the back, biceps, and forearms. Exercises include rows and pull-ups.
Gait
Refers to the pattern of movement of the limbs during locomotion over a solid substrate. Involves complex coordination and balance, including walking, running, and sprinting.
Hinge
This movement pattern involves hip flexion with minimal knee bend. It targets the posterior chain, including the hamstrings, glutes, and lower back. Examples include deadlifts and good mornings.
Rotate
Rotational movements involve the transverse plane and are crucial for core strength and stability. They engage obliques, abdominals, and lower back. Russian twists and medicine ball throws are examples.
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