Synonyms
directions of movement, abduction, adduction, anteversion, retroversion, flexion, extension
Introduction
The directions/dimensions of movement of the extremities in the joints is often controversially discussed among laypersons in weight training. This is due to the fact that the individual exercises in strength training can be a mixture of several directions of movement (bench press, leg press etc.). In addition, the body position plays a decisive role.
In adduction, for example, the stretched arms can be guided to the vertical body. The butterfly lying down is also an adduction, although the arms maintain the same distance from the body during movement. In abduction, the arms and legs are removed from the body.
The Butterfly reverse is a form of abduction in the shoulder joint, but with the arms in a forward position. (As with the Flying) Example. The stretched arms are close to the body.
In the contraction phase the arms are removed from the body. Here you will find detailed information about abductionThe anteversion is the counter movement of the retroversion and is characterized by a forward movement of the extremities. More detailed information on the subject of anteversion can be found here.
Retroversion is the counter-movement of the anteversion and is characterized by leading the extremities back. Here you will find detailed information on the subject of retroversionBending or also called flexion is a reduction of the joint angle. A classic bending movement is the biceps curl in weight training Here you will receive detailed information on the subject of flexionThe extension causes an increase in the joint angle.
The extension is the counter movement to the flexion. You can find examples and animations under extension.