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That is flexion and extension at shoulder joint.

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Shoulder, elbow and wrist

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Q: What joints are used in the up phase of a push up?
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Which muscle is most at work in the up phase of a push-up?

chest and shoulders.


What is the second phase of warm up?

The second phase of the warm up involves a dynamic range of movement exercises to loosen up the joints and muscles to be used. Unges, squats, lower back rotations, trunk rotations, leg kicks and arm rotations are some of the examples of dynamic warm up stretches.


What is the antagonist muscle in a push up?

in the downward phase (eccentric phase) the biceps, pecs and abs are the agonist muscles and the triceps, lats and spinal erectors are the antagonist. In the upward phase (concentric phase) they are reversed. The triceps, lats and spinal erectors are the agonists and the biceps, pecs & abs are the antagonists. Your deltoids are your stablisers


What exactly are push up bars?

A push up bar is a bar used for pushups which demands great posture while doing a standard push up. There is not better way to strengthen your pectorals, shoulders and triceps like a push up!


What equipment is used to check phase rotation?

A phase rotation meter. Or a small three phase motor can be wired up and its rotation observed.


Up to how much HP are single phase motors maufactured?

Horse power is horse power, regardless of what voltages and currents are used. 5 HP single phase is equal to 5 HP 3 phase.


What are the main action and reaction forces at work when a person does a push up?

Action: Force from muscles used to push against the floor.Reaction: Floor pushes body up.


What kind of effect does a push up bar have on the body?

Some say push up bar's have no additional effect when used to do push ups, but some research says otherwise. Push up bar's are able to elevate the user's body which tightens the abs more and allow them to do push up's with a closed fist. This is much easier on the user's wrist.


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latissimus dorsi triceps biceps anterior trunk


What type of joint is being used when doing a push up?

hinge joint


What is the device used to push the projectile up to the gunpowder in early firearms?

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Why do you have joints?

we need joints to keep our body up right with no joints our bones will be all over the place and floppy.