Anatomy

Question 1

what joints are used during cycle

Answer 1

-knee
-hip
-ankle
-spine

Question 2

define Agonist and Antagonist

Answer 2

Agonist: primary mover (contrasting)
Antagonist- opposing muscle (relaxing)

Question 3

what do antagonist and agonist do?

Answer 3

work in sequence to create movement (pushing on both feet)

Question 4

DORSI flexor vs PLANTAR flexor

Answer 4

dorsi: flex your foot (point toes to nose)

plantar: point toes (if you can point, you do not have enough tension)

Question 5

5 muscles to stretch

Answer 5

1) kalf
2) Quads
3) Hamstring
4) Glute
5) Hip flexer

Question 6

how do you stretch the KALF

Answer 6

-stand up on bike (add tension)
-put one leg back, knee straight, heel flat
-switch

Question 7

how do you stretch the QUADS

Answer 7

-stand with your feet hip-width apart
-then lift one foot, bending the knee
-bring heel towards glute

Question 8

how do you stretch the HAMSTRING

Answer 8

-put one leg up on bike (handle bars or seat)
-bend standing leg a bit
hinge forward

Question 9

how do you stretch the GLUTE

Answer 9

-figure-4 stretch
-stand tall
-cross one ankle over the opposite knee
-gently hinge forward from your hips

Question 10

how do you stretch the HIP FLEXER

Answer 10

-lunge
-step forward with one leg
-keep your front knee bent
-back knee slightly off ground