≥ :* > gastric contraction ↓kneeÑ%Éi iii ↓ knee ¥ ↑ ankle joint power plantar flexion É Hamstring Contraction ☒ → Extension d knee ↓ knee NSM Ñ%ij → ↑ hip Nsm extension _ Extension Rectus Femoris Contraction Extension ↑ knee Ñ%Ñ ↓ hip NSM quads } hamstrings ↓ hip NSM have reciprocal ' relationship hamstrings operate on ascending limb of force length come - Assuming quasi static trunk position his extensor /abdominal - , functions to Posteriorly pelvic Tilt pelvis force couple - posterior pelvic tilt in this context ↳ pelvis on femur hip extension ↳ LIR acetabular ① in sagittal plane around medial lateral - axis ↓ lordosis ↳ assuming fixed trunk WEE *¥÷← * ¥ Assuming rectus abdominis SuffrenHy contracted anterior pelvic tilt would increase hip flexion moments } a reciprocally inhibit the hip extension hamstrings from contributing to . Moment Arms at hip in sagittal plane ( in Cm) Rec Femi 4.3 flexion semi membranous i 4,6 extension semi tendinous i 5.6 extension alate Min Anterior Fibers are 1.0 flexion for reference Posterior pelvic tilt would contribute to pressing ability off the floor for the deadlift : 1) Shift to ascending limb of force length curve 2) Hamstrings have large femoral moment arms & assuming - subjects then PPT Hip Extension Moment > Hip flexion moment should manifest v1 maximal force production . 3) Internal rotation torque ↑ w/ hip flexion Las % keep in ↓ Hip flexion mL a generalization ↓ hip external rotation restriction mind in different contexts , like sprinting, hip flexion would ↑ peak hamstring torque .