Body position faults

Legs not driving evenly through the stroke

Symptom

Knees failing to reach the falttened position at the end of the stroke together.


Cause and solution #1

Cause

Unequal pressure of the lends on the stretcher during the drive.

Solution

Concentate on pushing evenly with both legs. There may be a discrepency in the strengh of the quadraceps of the two legs which produce an unequal drive. In this case strengthen the weaker leg by static quadraceps exercises.

Cause and solution #2

Cause

Poor balance.

Solution

Practise balance exercises.

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