Kinesiology Spring 2005 Muscle Contraction Laboratory

For each exercise determine the movement during each phase of the exercise for each joint listed, identify ALL muscles involved in the exercise at these joints, determine if the muscle contractions are CONCENTRIC or ECCENTRIC during each phase. For some exercises the position of a joint is required. PLEASE NAME THE TYPE OF EQUIPEMENT USED FOR EACH EXERCISE.

1. Triceps Extension

	Phase I	Phase II
Position at the Glenohumeral Joint
Motion at the Elbow Joint
Muscles
Type of Contraction

2. Biceps Flex

	Phase I	Phase II
Position at the Glenohumeral Joint
Motion at the Elbow Joint
Muscles
Type of Contraction

3. Chest

	Phase I	Phase II
Start Position at the Glenohumeral Joint
Start Position at the Elbow Joint
Motion at the Glenohumeral Joint
Muscles
Type of Contraction

4. Latissimus Row

	Phase I	Phase II
Motion at the Glenohumeral Joint
Muscles
Type of Contraction
Motion at the Elbow Joint
Muscles
Type of Contraction

5. Hamstrings Flex

	Phase I	Phase II
Position at the Hip Joint
Motion at the Knee Joint
Muscles (Be Specific)
Type of Contraction

6. Knee Extension

	Phase I	Phase II
Position at the Hip Joint
Motion at the Knee Joint
Muscles (Be Specific)
Type of Contraction

7. ADduction

	Phase I	Phase II
Motion at the HipJoint
Muscles (Be Specific)
Type of Contraction

8. ABduction

	Phase I	Phase II
Motion at the HipJoint
Muscles (Be Specific)
Type of Contraction

9. Back Extension

	Phase I	Phase II
Motion at the Hip Joint
Muscles
Type of Contraction
Motion at the L4/L5 Joint
Muscles
Type of Contraction

10. Abdominals

	Phase I	Phase II
Motion at the Trunk
Muscles
Type of Contraction

11. An Exercise of your Choice.

	Phase I	Phase II
Motion
Muscles
Type of Contraction
Motion
Muscles
Type of Contraction