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Closed Chain Exercise

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Closed Chain Exercise
An exercise in which the distal segment of an extremity is fixed—e.g., squats, in which the foot is in contact with the ground
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Closed chain exercises not only work the prime movers in patterns similar to those used in sports, but develop the support and stabilizer muscles at each joint in the chain.
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