Questions tagged [skeleton]
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How can we define unambiguously flexion and extension?
As written here,
Flexion refers to a movement that decreases the angle between two body parts. Flexion at the elbow is decreasing the angle between the ulna and the humerus. When the knee flexes, the ...
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Can resistance training change your skeleton shape?
I have noticed many weight trainers, including myself, have quite broad shoulders. Is this an illusion due to added muscle, or is this truly a change in skeletal shape?
I do not have a 'control' to ...
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Relation between upper body workout and wrist size
Does regular upper-body workout lead to an increase in the circumference of the wrist? I'm thinking of exercises like bench press, curls, etc.
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How to widen the upper body (make distance between shoulders slightly higher)?
I just wanna know if there are any daily routines or exercises that - do not necessarily build muscles but in fact - make the distance between your shoulders higher and eventually widen the very upper ...
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Proper ergonomics for a standing desk?
I am considering having one of my desks raised to standing height.
There are detailed OSHA guidelines for example
Are there similarly standard guidelines for how to set up a standing office work ...
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Basic anatomy for weight lifting and starting strength?
Reading the Starting Strength book, he throws around a lot of anatomical terms. Yet, surprisingly, there's no diagram or chart or glossary explaining what all these are.
What's the best way to learn ...
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