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The sagittal plane divides your body vertically into left and right sides. Any exercise that involves movement straight forward or backward without crossing over the mid-line of your body can be considered a sagittal plane exercise. The sagittal plane is the most common plane of movement.
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Your muscular system consists of hundreds of muscles--from the very large gluteus maximus muscle, or your butt, to the very small muscles that control your fingers. Your muscular system is responsible for movements such as walking, lifting or running and holding your body in postural alignment.
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The acromioclavicular or AC joint is the union between your clavicle or collarbone and the acromium, which is part of your scapula. Held in place by the coracoclavicular and coracoacromial ligaments, the AC joint is an integral part of your shoulder girdle.
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The muscular system is made up of hundreds of muscles of various sizes, shapes and functions. Some muscles, such as your gluteus maximus, or butt muscle, are very big and powerful; others, such as your flexor digitorum profundus, or finger muscles, are much smaller and more dexterous.
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Shoulder shrugs target your upper trapezius muscles, also known as the traps. In colloquial gym language, well-developed upper traps are often called a yoke.
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Many of the techniques in volleyball are performed with your arms above your head. Spiking, blocking and serving the ball place a significant and potentially debilitating stress on your shoulder joints. Although a volleyball is light, it is struck with tremendous force.
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Stretching is an important part of fitness and sports training. Stretching can improve your flexibility, reduce post-exercise muscle soreness, increase your sporting or exercise performance, reduce muscle tension, minimize your risk of injury and help you relax.
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