The Science

Although called Art of Anatomy, the foundation of exercise is science. The six pages below describe many of the scientific principles behind exercise. If you understand the science, you’ll be able to optimize your training.

Muscular
Anatomy

Structure dictates function. This is the science of anatomy.

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Bones
and Joints

Understanding joint biomechanics means understanding movement.

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Basic Movement
Patterns

All exercises utilize one or more basic movement patterns.

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Sliding
Filament Theory

This is how muscles contract at the microscopic level.

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Phases of
Contraction

There are three ways in which muscles can contract.

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Lever
Systems

Many of the muscles you train work via lever systems.

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