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There are lots of ways to classify the exercises that make up your workouts, and if you spend any time around the weight rack, you’ll undoubtedly encounter the most common one: joint involvement.

As an exercise physiology nerd, I often find myself thinking about movement classifications, safety and other factors that aren't necessarily top of mind for most people. This is especially true when ...

Background Attention has turned to the role of the overall kinetic chain function within the development of lower extremity (LE) injury, however few longitudinal studies have been conducted so far.

The lower kinetic chain includes the toes, feet, ankles, lower legs, knees, upper legs, hips, pelvis and spine. Dysfunction in any of these parts can be particularly debilitating, because unassisted ...