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The knee-chest position [1]. The knee-chest position or genupectoral position is a position used in a number of medical situations including gynecological examination and surgery, lumbar spine surgery, [2] [3] [4] repair of vesico-vaginal fistula (VVF) by Sims's saucerisation procedure, labor and delivery for which it is recommended in those with a cord prolapse until delivery can occur, [1 ...
Knee-chest position Similar to the jackknife except the legs are bent at the knee at a 90-degree angle. Lateral position Also called the side-lying position, it is like the jackknife except the patient is on his or her side. Other similar positions are Lateral chest and Lateral kidney. Lloyd-Davies position
These exercises were performed in the supine position on a floor or other flat surface. There were variations, but the primary maneuver is to grab the legs and pull the knees up to the chest and hold them there for several seconds. The patient then relaxes, drops the legs down and repeats the exercise again. [citation needed]
Curl legs upward toward glutes, squeezing hamstrings, then lower the bar back to the starting position in a controlled motion. That’s 1 rep. 3. Chest Press. What it targets: Pecs, shoulders, triceps
Lift your left knee to your chest, twisting your torso so your right elbow meets your knee. Return to the start position and alternate sides, keeping the pace quick. Complete 3 sets of 20-30 reps ...
Lift your right foot off of the floor and pull your right knee towards your chest, straightening your left foot. Hold for 30 seconds, then repeat on the opposite side. Deep squat
When in lying position, the body may assume a great variety of shapes and positions. The following are the basic recognized positions: Supine position: lying on the back with the face up; Prone position: lying on the chest with the face down ("lying down" or "going prone") Lying on either side, with the body straight or bent/curled forward or ...
Bend one knee, bringing it toward your chest. Return to a plank position, then bring the alternate knee to your chest. Alternate legs, squeezing your core, performing 20 climbers total.