Flexion makes the joint angle smaller, bringing two body parts closer together ... making it an extension-focused movement. If you’re ever unsure, keep this simple maxim in mind: flexion ...

Hinge joints allow flexion and extension only ... The table summarises the body locations and types of movements associated with each type of joint.

Hold onto the hand rails for support. Lead with your glutes by hingeing forward at your hips and engage your core. Use a ...

Hamstrings: Running along the back of the thigh, managing hip extension and knee flexion. Glutes: The largest muscles in the body, powering hip movement stability. Calves: Two muscles ...

Flexion – bending a joint. This occurs when the angle of a joint decreases. For example, the elbow flexes when performing a biceps curl. Extension ... movement away from the midline of the body.