knee bend

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knee bend - exercising by repeatedly assuming a crouching position with the knees bent; strengthens the leg muscles

squat, squatting

leg exercise - exercise designed to strengthen the leg muscles

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The knee bend generates a large part of the force of the serve, and the knee bend and trunk motion together generate the momentum of the swing.

Player's serve is often at fault in tennis injuries. (Aim to Transfer Force from Lower Body)

It may be doing a deep knee bend with more than 900 pounds on his shoulders, or it may be loading that barbell with more than a thousand pounds and carrying it for distance.

Strength from Above

Take a small step forward, letting your front knee bend to 90 degrees.

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Keep the lead foot ahead of the knee and think in terms of "dropping the hips," which will produce a smooth, natural, 90-degree knee bend.

Smart training with dumbbells

* Coaching point: Instruct the athlete to maintain the slight knee bend throughout the entire movement.

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Bobbing: By first holding the partner's hand then performing alone, each student submerges under water by doing a deep knee bend and holding their breath for a count of three.

Learning to swim in a splash

1 1/4 Rep style: Start by slowly descending to parallel (deep knee bend).

Vary your strength training with old-time muscle building

Take a wide lateral step under the hurdle, maintaining a straight back and the necessary deep knee bend to clear your head beneath it.

Dynamic warm-up/flexibility

Notice the appropriate back posture and knee bend at the midrange position.

The front squat/press: renewing an old school standard

We use it with athletes from many different sports for drills involving a good knee bend posture.

Outside the weight room non-traditional training drills. (Powerline 2002)

Weight distribution and proper knee bend are the two most important aspects of the base.