Question

When performing a squat, an overactive hip flexor complex can decrease neural drive to the gluteus maximus; what is this an example of?

Answer 1

The options are

A. Neuromuscular inefficiency

B. Altered reciprocal inhibition

C. Synergistic dominance

D. Arthrokinetic dysfunction

The CORRECT ANSWER IS B.

B. Altered reciprocal inhibition

Step-by-step explanation:

Altered reciprocal inhibition is the theory of muscle inhibition which results from a tight agonist, which reduces neural drive and function of its functional antagonist.