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ARM ACTION [2 records]

Record 1 2007-03-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Track and Field
CONT

The main function of the upper body and arm action is to provide balance and promote efficient movement. ... The normal arm action during distance running involves shoulder extension to pull the elbow straight back; then as the arm comes forward, the hand will move slightly across the body. ... The arm action also contributes a little to the vertical lift during the propulsion phase which may help the runner to be more efficient, reducing the work done by the legs.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Athlétisme
CONT

Pour un coureur de 100 mètres, l'action des bras est loin d'être négligeable, il faut donc effectuer beaucoup de travail du haut du corps, d'où ces musculatures importantes.

CONT

La technique de course. [...] L'oscillation des bras : orientée dans le sens de la course, elle «tire» vers l'avant.

CONT

[...] il est nécessaire de coordonner en permanence le mouvement des bras en opposition du mouvement des jambes.

Spanish

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Record 2 2002-03-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Swimming
CONT

The arm action. [In backstroke] the arm enters the water directly behind its respective shoulder. The arm goes directly into the stroke and there is no hesitation as the hand makes contact with the water.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Natation
CONT

Le mouvement des bras. [En nage sur le dos] le bras pénètre dans l'eau directement derrière l'épaule. Le bras entreprend immédiatement sa traction et il ne doit y avoir aucune hésitation lorsque la main entre en contact avec l'eau.

OBS

«action des bras» : Selon le comité d'uniformisation de la natation, «action des bras» est aussi un synonyme

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Natación
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