Kinesiology Movement Analysis

Kinesiology Movement Analysis

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  • Date Submitted: 11/30/2008 8:46 PM
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Kinesiology Movement Analysis Project
Lateral Dumbbell Arm Raise

Over time, wide shoulders have become somewhat of a representation of strength and male dominance. For women, toned, sleek looking shoulders are especially desirable due to the exposure they get while wearing tank-tops etc. More important than vanity however, is the functionality of the shoulder region. Ever sustained a shoulder injury? If so, you most likely experienced pain during activities you didn’t even realize involved your shoulder. Basically, anytime your arm moves in any direction, there is shoulder involvement. Even if remaining stationary, as in a bicep curl or elbow extension, your shoulders are still recruited as a movement stabilizer. Shoulder injuries make life rather difficult, and unfortunately, they just happen to be very susceptible to injury. Unlike other joints, the shoulder joint does not rely on the skeletal system for stability. Instead, shoulder joint stability comes from the surrounding muscles and ligaments. Knowing this, it is important that we strengthen our shoulder region through weight training. Strong surrounding muscles that are free of imbalances will greatly reduce the chance of sustaining an injury. Comprised of the deltoids and the rotator cuff, the shoulders' rather complex anatomical functions must be understood in order to effectively design and implement a strength training program.
Exercise Name:
Lateral Dumbbell Arm Raise
Movement Description and Range of Motion
Assume a well-balanced position with your feet shoulder-width apart and your toes pointed ahead or slightly to the sides. Your arms should hang at the sides with a dumbbell held in each hand with a neutral grip (dumbbell in a forward-back line). When ready, inhale slightly more than usual and then hold your breath as you raise straight arms up and sideways. Raise the arms until they are at least 45 degrees above the horizontal or higher. Your trunk should be...

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