Biomechanics for Swordsmanship - Part 5 of 9

BIOMECHANICS FOR SWORDSMANSHIP ============================== PART 5 - A CLOSER LOOK AT MUSCLE LOADING ---------------------------------------- - The body is a series of connected levers and pulleys - A contracting / tense muscle is a working muscle - Contraction of one muscle in the system affects the whole lever arm Issue 1 - activation of the arms by the thumb and fingers - Stressor load centres on the elbow to create tension and tennis elbow Issue 2 - Hunched shoulders - Restricts your reach - Ma