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SITTING HEEL [2 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
- ankle flexion
1, record 1, English, ankle%20flexion
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- tib flexion 2, record 1, English, tib%20flexion
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A bodybuilding exercise performed by completing the following movements : while sitting or standing, raise the toes and the front part of the foot(keeping the heel on the ground), then lower them back to the starting position. 3, record 1, English, - ankle%20flexion
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This exercise targets the ankle flexors. A specific machine can be used to add more resistance on the toes. 3, record 1, English, - ankle%20flexion
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Conditionnement physique et culturisme
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- flexion du pied
1, record 1, French, flexion%20du%20pied
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Exercice de musculation qui s'exécute en effectuant les mouvements suivants : à partir de la position assise ou debout, levez simplement la pointe de votre pied (en vous appuyant sur votre talon). 2, record 1, French, - flexion%20du%20pied
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cet exercice sollicite les fléchisseurs des pieds. Il peut s'effectuer un pied après l'autre ou les deux pieds à la fois. Un appareil spécifique peut être utilisé pour mettre du poids sur les orteils. 2, record 1, French, - flexion%20du%20pied
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Physical Fitness Training and Bodybuilding
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- sitting on heel 1, record 2, English, sitting%20on%20heel
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Conditionnement physique et culturisme
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- siège au talon
1, record 2, French, si%C3%A8ge%20au%20talon
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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