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BENDING KNEES [10 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-03-22
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Physical Fitness Training and Bodybuilding
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- hyperextension
1, record 1, English, hyperextension
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- back extension 2, record 1, English, back%20extension
correct
- back hyperextension 3, record 1, English, back%20hyperextension
correct
- hip extension 4, record 1, English, hip%20extension
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A bodybuilding exercise performed by completing the following movements : lie face down on an hyperextension bench, with your thighs and knees resting on the padding and your ankles stuck under the padded braces. Cross your arms under your chest or let your hands rest on the back of your head. Keeping your back straight, lower your upper body by bending at the waist, then return to the starting position. 5, record 1, English, - hyperextension
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This exercise targets the lower back muscles. 5, record 1, English, - hyperextension
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Conditionnement physique et culturisme
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- extension du buste
1, record 1, French, extension%20du%20buste
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- extension du buste au banc à lombaires 2, record 1, French, extension%20du%20buste%20au%20banc%20%C3%A0%20lombaires
correct, feminine noun
- extension lombaire 3, record 1, French, extension%20lombaire
correct, feminine noun
- extension dorsale 4, record 1, French, extension%20dorsale
correct, feminine noun
- extension du tronc 5, record 1, French, extension%20du%20tronc
correct, feminine noun
- hyperextension du tronc 6, record 1, French, hyperextension%20du%20tronc
feminine noun
- hyperextension des dorsaux 7, record 1, French, hyperextension%20des%20dorsaux
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Exercice de musculation qui s'exécute en effectuant les mouvements suivants : installez-vous sur un banc à lombaires en appuyant vos cuisses et vos genoux sur les coussins et vos chevilles sous les supports rembourrés prévus à cet effet. Les bras croisés sur la poitrine ou les mains derrière la tête et le dos bien droit, fléchissez lentement le buste vers le bas puis remontez jusqu'à la position de départ. 8, record 1, French, - extension%20du%20buste
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cet exercice sollicite les muscles lombaires (bas du dos). 8, record 1, French, - extension%20du%20buste
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2020-11-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Physical Fitness Training and Bodybuilding
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- front squat
1, record 2, English, front%20squat
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
To perform a front squat, stand up with your back straight and with a weight placed at the shoulders level in front of your neck. Lower your body by bending your knees until your thighs are parallel to the floor and return to the starting position. 2, record 2, English, - front%20squat
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
This bodybuilding exercise can be performed with a medicine ball, a barbell, dumbbells, or any other accessory. 2, record 2, English, - front%20squat
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Conditionnement physique et culturisme
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- flexion des jambes avant
1, record 2, French, flexion%20des%20jambes%20avant
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- flexion des jambes avec charge devant 2, record 2, French, flexion%20des%20jambes%20avec%20charge%20devant
correct, feminine noun
- flexion des jambes avec charge devant la tête 1, record 2, French, flexion%20des%20jambes%20avec%20charge%20devant%20la%20t%C3%AAte
correct, feminine noun
- flexion des jambes avec poids devant la tête 1, record 2, French, flexion%20des%20jambes%20avec%20poids%20devant%20la%20t%C3%AAte
correct, feminine noun
- flexion des jambes avec poids devant 1, record 2, French, flexion%20des%20jambes%20avec%20poids%20devant
correct, feminine noun
- accroupissement avant 1, record 2, French, accroupissement%20avant
correct, masculine noun
- squat avant 3, record 2, French, squat%20avant
anglicism, masculine noun
- squat devant 4, record 2, French, squat%20devant
anglicism, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pour effectuer une flexion des jambes avant, placez-vous debout, le dos droit, avec un poids au niveau des pectoraux. Accroupissez-vous jusqu'à ce que vos cuisses soient parallèles au sol et retournez à la position de départ. 1, record 2, French, - flexion%20des%20jambes%20avant
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Cet exercice de musculation peut s'effectuer à l'aide d'une barre à disque, d'haltères, d'un ballon d'entraînement ou de tout autre accessoire. 1, record 2, French, - flexion%20des%20jambes%20avant
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2020-11-18
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Physical Fitness Training and Bodybuilding
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- power rack deadlift
1, record 3, English, power%20rack%20deadlift
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- rack deadlift 2, record 3, English, rack%20deadlift
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The rack deadlift is a partial version of the conventional deadlift. You perform it inside a power rack with pins set so that the bar is located just above the knees. It is an excellent exercise for beginners–you don’t have to use a full ROM [range of movement], and having the rack is like using a spotter. Deadlifts from a racked position emphasize your low back muscles, because you won’t be bending as low and thereby incorporating your legs. Use this exercise to help strengthen the low back specifically or if you want to attempt heavier weights than you can lift from the floor. 3, record 3, English, - power%20rack%20deadlift
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Begin this exercise using a shoulder-width stance with the arms just outside the thighs. Using an overhand grip, bend the knees slightly to grasp the bar. Inhale. Exhale as you pull the weight off the pins, keeping the back flat, the abs tight, the head up, and the weights close to the body. Don’t bounce the bar off the pins in the rack. 3, record 3, English, - power%20rack%20deadlift
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Conditionnement physique et culturisme
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- soulevé de terre avec support à usage multiple
1, record 3, French, soulev%C3%A9%20de%20terre%20avec%20support%20%C3%A0%20usage%20multiple
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- soulevé de terre avec cage à squat 1, record 3, French, soulev%C3%A9%20de%20terre%20avec%20cage%20%C3%A0%20squat
anglicism, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-06-29
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Weightlifting
- Physical Fitness Training and Bodybuilding
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- split jerk
1, record 4, English, split%20jerk
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- split style jerk 2, record 4, English, split%20style%20jerk
correct
- jerk with split 3, record 4, English, jerk%20with%20split
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Split jerk instructions.... Inhale and position chest high with torso tight. Keeping pressure on heels, dip body by bending knees and ankles slightly. Explosively drive upward with legs, driving barbell up off shoulders. Drop body downward and split one foot forward and other backward as fast as possible while vigorously extending arms overhead. The split position places front shin vertical to floor with front foot flat on floor. The rear knee is slightly bent with rear foot positioned on toes. The bar should be positioned directly over ears at arms length with back straight. Push up with both legs. Position feet side by side by bringing front foot back partway and then rear foot forward. Return to shoulders and repeat. 4, record 4, English, - split%20jerk
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Haltérophilie
- Conditionnement physique et culturisme
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- jeté en fente
1, record 4, French, jet%C3%A9%20en%20fente
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Halterofilia
- Acondicionamiento físico y culturismo
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- levantamiento con impulso
1, record 4, Spanish, levantamiento%20con%20impulso
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- impulso con paso al frente 1, record 4, Spanish, impulso%20con%20paso%20al%20frente
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2006-05-19
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Skating
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- snowplow
1, record 5, English, snowplow
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Snowplow-glide forward with feet parallel, point toes inward while bending the knees causing the blade to scrape the ice. 1, record 5, English, - snowplow
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Patinage
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- chasse-neige
1, record 5, French, chasse%2Dneige
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Chasse-neige : Glisser vers l'avant, pieds parallèles, tourner le bout des pieds vers l'intérieur en fléchissant les genoux forçant ainsi les lames à déraper. 1, record 5, French, - chasse%2Dneige
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2004-06-01
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Swimming
- Body Movements (Sports)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- leg action
1, record 6, English, leg%20action
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- leg movement 2, record 6, English, leg%20movement
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The leg action. [In backstroke), the leg movement is a shallow, but continuous, wave of the legs. 2, record 6, English, - leg%20action
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 CONT
When pupils are doing this activity well, they will : understand that the bend of the legs in breaststroke is slow, and the kick back is fast, understand that the leg action bending and straightening their knees and ankles, turn their feet outwards in preparation for the kick back, perform a coordinated leg action. 3, record 6, English, - leg%20action
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Natation
- Mouvements du corps (Sports)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- mouvement des jambes
1, record 6, French, mouvement%20des%20jambes
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- action des jambes 2, record 6, French, action%20des%20jambes
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le mouvement des jambes. [En nage sur le dos] le mouvement des jambes est essentiellement une ondulation peu profonde mais continue. 1, record 6, French, - mouvement%20des%20jambes
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
action des jambes : Selon le comité d'uniformisation de la natation, «action des jambes» est aussi un synonyme. 3, record 6, French, - mouvement%20des%20jambes
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Natación
- Movimientos del cuerpo (Deportes)
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- acción de las piernas
1, record 6, Spanish, acci%C3%B3n%20de%20las%20piernas
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1996-01-05
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Racquet Sports
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- low forehand volley
1, record 7, English, low%20forehand%20volley
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Low Forehand Volley. To play a low volley even passably well you must crouch down, bending your knees, so that you can keep your wrist firm and your racket head level. 1, record 7, English, - low%20forehand%20volley
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Sports de raquette
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- volée de coup droit basse
1, record 7, French, vol%C3%A9e%20de%20coup%20droit%20basse
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Volée de coup droit basse. Pour bien frapper une volée basse, il faut s'accroupir en fléchissant les genoux [...] 1, record 7, French, - vol%C3%A9e%20de%20coup%20droit%20basse
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Deportes de raqueta
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- volea baja de drive
1, record 7, Spanish, volea%20baja%20de%20drive
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Volea baja de drive. Para jugar una volea baja con un mínimo de eficacia hay que agacharse lo más posible [...] 1, record 7, Spanish, - volea%20baja%20de%20drive
Record 8 - internal organization data 1994-05-04
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Skating
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- skid stop 1, record 8, English, skid%20stop
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- hockey stop 1, record 8, English, hockey%20stop
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The abrupt stop that produces a spectacular shower of ice flakes is called the skid stop and is frequently used by ice hockey players. It is too difficult a method for the beginner to learn at first. 1, record 8, English, - skid%20stop
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The more advanced skid or hockey stop is accomplished by quarter-turning both feet sideways, bending the knees and counter-rotating the body at the last moment. 1, record 8, English, - skid%20stop
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 3 CONT
The more difficult skid or "hockey" stop is effected by quarter-turning both skates sideways, producing a skid by pressure on the sides of each blade. 1, record 8, English, - skid%20stop
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Patinage
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- freinage parallèle
1, record 8, French, freinage%20parall%C3%A8le
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- christiania 1, record 8, French, christiania
masculine noun
- freinage de hockey 1, record 8, French, freinage%20de%20hockey
masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[...] consiste à déraper avec les pieds parallèles. On l'appelle aussi «christiana» ou freinage de hockey, car les joueurs de hockey s'en servent très fréquemment. 1, record 8, French, - freinage%20parall%C3%A8le
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Patinage artistique individuel. 2, record 8, French, - freinage%20parall%C3%A8le
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1994-04-01
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Skating
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- snowplow stop 1, record 9, English, snowplow%20stop
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- arrowhead stop 2, record 9, English, arrowhead%20stop
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
An alternative method for the more experienced skater is the snowplow or arrowhead stop. This is achieved by bringing both skates together to glide parallel, before forcing the heels outwards(keeping the toes of the skates about half a foot's length apart). The action is similar to the snowplow in skiing :bending the knees while inclining each blade on its inside edge. 2, record 9, English, - snowplow%20stop
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Patinage
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- freinage en chasse-neige
1, record 9, French, freinage%20en%20chasse%2Dneige
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- arrêt chasse-neige 2, record 9, French, arr%C3%AAt%20chasse%2Dneige
masculine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'arrêt le plus simple pour un débutant est le freinage en chasse-neige. [...] Faites une ou deux poussées, puis laissez-vous glisser sur les deux pieds, maintenus parallèles et écartés d'environ quarante centimètres. Pliez fortement les genoux en tournant les pieds en dedans et en ayant l'impression de vous adosser. En faisant tout cela, vos pieds doivent rester sur la glace et l'écart entre eux est maintenu de manière à parvenir progressivement à l'arrêt final. Il faut donc plier les genoux et faire travailler les muscles des cuisses, car il faut exercer une pression ferme sur la glace pour déraper. 1, record 9, French, - freinage%20en%20chasse%2Dneige
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Patinage artistique individuel. 3, record 9, French, - freinage%20en%20chasse%2Dneige
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1994-01-24
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
- Musculoskeletal System
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- catch
1, record 10, English, catch
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A break in the normal rhythm of motion as the patient, after bending forward, returns to the erect posture and completes the motion of standing upright by bending the hips and knees to move the pelvis under the spine rather than to further extend a painful spine. 2, record 10, English, - catch
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
- Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- dysharmonie de redressement rachidien
1, record 10, French, dysharmonie%20de%20redressement%20rachidien
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- arc douloureux lombaire 2, record 10, French, arc%20douloureux%20lombaire
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Signe d'une perturbation fonctionnelle lombo-sacrée : dans le mouvement de redressement du malade penché complètement en avant, le redressement du rachis lombaire s'effectue avec un certain retard et une certaine brusquerie et seulement quand est achevé le redressement dorsal. 2, record 10, French, - dysharmonie%20de%20redressement%20rachidien
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Forme de dissociation du rythme lombo-pelvien. 3, record 10, French, - dysharmonie%20de%20redressement%20rachidien
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Síntomas (Medicina)
- Sistema musculoesquelético (Medicina)
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- arco doloroso lumbar
1, record 10, Spanish, arco%20doloroso%20lumbar
masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
- disarmonía en el enderezamiento lumbar 1, record 10, Spanish, disarmon%C3%ADa%20en%20el%20enderezamiento%20lumbar
feminine noun
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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