Sit-ups and Push-ups Only--Are We Heading for Muscular Imbalance?.

Bennett, Jane G.; Murphy, Debra J.

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ERIC Number: EJ502327

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1995

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Sit-ups and Push-ups Only--Are We Heading for Muscular Imbalance?

Bennett, Jane G.; Murphy, Debra J.

Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, v66 n1 p67-72 Jan 1995

Physical education teachers should incorporate the concept of muscular balance into their daily curricula and select activities that work the muscles as they are used in everyday activities. The article focuses on maintaining normal strength between the anterior and posterior trunk muscles, detailing appropriate exercises. (SM)

Descriptors: Calisthenics, Class Activities, Elementary Secondary Education, Exercise Physiology, Health Related Fitness, Higher Education, Motor Reactions, Muscular Strength, Physical Development, Physical Education, Physical Education Teachers, Teacher Responsibility

Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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