Having a Client Bend the Hips and Knees to Do

question 2

Multiple Choice

Having a client bend the hips and knees to do sit-ups for abdominal strengthening instead of keeping the legs straight serves what purpose?

• A) Makes the stronger hip flexors passively insufficient
• B) Makes the stronger hip flexors actively insufficient
• C) Makes the trunk flexors less actively insufficient
• D) Has no role in muscle work; makes the exercise look easier for better patient compliance

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