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10-30-11 | 06:11 PM

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tadawdy

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Originally Posted by gregf83

On the biomechanics of cycling. A study of joint and muscle load during exercise on the bicycle ergometer determined knee extensors (quads) and hip extensors (glutes) contributed 39 and 27%, respectively, of the work done during cycling.

hip extensors /= glutes. also includes contributions from hamstrings (though maybe that is accounted for by the knee flexors) and adductor magnus. "Knee flexors" also includes the gastroc, though its primary function is obviously plantar flexion. Poor lableing, IMO.

Last edited by tadawdy; 10-30-11 at 06:15 PM.

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