Table 1.
Contraction type and kinetic chain
| No change | Shortening | Lengthening | Open kinetic chain | Closed kinetic chain | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lunge | |||||
| Single leg Roman dead-lift T-drop | |||||
| Kettle swing | |||||
| Bridge | |||||
| Bridge | |||||
| TRX | |||||
| Curl | |||||
| Nordic | |||||
| Fitball flexion | |||||
| Slide leg |
Notes: TRX is a Suspension Trainer workout system that leverages gravity and your bodyweight. Dark grey areas refer to the type of muscle contraction which recorded the higher EMG activity in every exercise and the light grey refer to the Kinetic Chain through which, each exercise is performed.
Abbreviation: EMG, electromyogram.