Roman chair
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The Roman chair is a piece of
Exercises
Various exercises have been called "Roman chair." The most common or earliest historical meaning of the movement is not clear. Bodyweight can provide significant resistance in all variations, and additional weight can be added to increase difficulty. Mainly two actions are followed while exercising with a "Roman chair"—Inhale and Exhale. Inhale is to bend forward from the hips, lowering the chest towards the floor, while keeping the lower neck straight. Exhale is to straighten the body to return to the start position to complete one repetition.
Spinal extension
One type of exercise done on a Roman chair is a type of lower-back
The exercise is characterized by the two right angles formed by the body – one at the hips and one at the knees. The person enters into the 'chair', with the pad supporting the front of the upper thighs and locking the lower leg (typically at the ankle or heel), bending forward at the waist. In a forward bend, the upper body will become closer to the ground, enabling muscles of the lower back to straighten the body, while extending upwards. Great care must be used during this exercise to prevent injury to the lower back.[citation needed]
Spinal flexion
The Roman chair is also used to perform exercises for the abdomen. An exerciser lies supine with their hips supported on the rear (weight on the
A common exercise utilizing the roman chair for targeting the abdominal muscle is the "Roman chair sit-ups". It is an old-school exercise known to strengthen the abdominal muscles. It can also strengthen some secondary stabilizer muscles in the core.[2]
Knee extension
An exercise more commonly referred to as the
Another exercise called the "Roman chair squat" requires using the quadriceps dynamically. It similarly mimics a sitting motion without actually sitting down on something, and can be done on an apparatus similar to the aforementioned spinal exercises. This is similar to a "sissy squat".
References
- ^ ExRx.net: Bodyweight Roman Chair Situp, Weighted Roman Chair Situp
- ^ "Roman Chair Sit Ups – How To Perform, Variations & Benefits". Rebenly.com. Retrieved 12 March 2023.
- ^ Nicholas Institute of Sports Medicine and Athletic Trauma illustrates wall sit