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What is an Extend?

An extension movement involves increasing the angle between two body parts, such as straightening the arm or lifting the leg behind the body.

DEFINE – What does Extend mean?  

Extend, or extension, refers to the straightening of a joint or making a joint’s angle wider.  

BREAKING DOWN – Extend

Extension movements are found in joints throughout the human body. The knee extends when you straighten it. Your hip extends when you bring your leg up and back, behind you. Your arm extends when you send it back behind the body. Your elbow extends also when you straighten it.  

This movements allows you to reach for objects. It further allows movement patterns, such as walking, running, and more.  

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An extension movement is a type of movement that increases the angle between two body parts, such as straightening your arm or lifting your leg backward.

The muscles that are involved in extension movements depend on the body part being moved, but they generally include the glutes, hamstrings, lower back, and triceps.

Common examples of extension movements include back extensions, leg extensions, tricep extensions, and neck extensions.

Extension movements are important for maintaining proper posture, preventing injury, and improving overall strength and mobility in the body. They can also help counterbalance the effects of flexion movements that are often performed throughout the day.