In an attempt to improve our overall body function, all fitness professionals and fitness enthusiasts need to understand the relationship between Closed Kinetic Chain Exercises and Open Kinetic Chain Exercises.
Closed Kinetic Chain Exercises are exercises performed where the foot or hand doesn’t move during the exercise. The foot/hand remains in constant contact with a surface, usually the ground, foot plate of a machine or machine handle. These exercises are typically weight bearing exercises and are usually multi-joint movements.
Examples include: Back Squats, Front Squats, Leg Press, Lunges, PUSH UPS, Handstand Push-ups and Pull-ups.
Open Kinetic Chain Exercises are performed typically where the hand or foot is free to move. These exercises are typically non-weight bearing, with the movement occurring at the elbow or knee joint. If there is any weight applied it is applied to the distal portion of the limb.
Examples include: Knee Extension, Straight Leg Raise, Bicep Curl, BENCH PRESS
[The remainder of this content is protected for Basic members only]Click Here
Join Now!
