What are Closed Kinetic Chain Exercises?
Closed Kinetic Chain Exercises (CKCE) are exercises performed where the foot
(for leg movement) or hand (for arm movement) and doesn't move during the exercise. The foot/hand remains in
constant contact with a surface, usually the ground, foot plate of a
machine or machine handle. These exercises are typically weight bearing exercises, where an exerciser uses their own body weight and/or external weight.
They are usually multi-joint movements. The opposite of CKCE are open kinetic chain exercises.
Examples of Closed Kinetic Chain Exercises include:
- Back Squats, Front Squats, Leg Press, Lunges
- Push-ups, Handstand Push-ups and Pull-ups.
Why are Closed Chain Exercises Preferred to Open Chain Exercises?
They:
1 - Make compressive forces, while open-chain ones make shearing forces,
2 - Are nearer to activities of daily living,
3 - Use multiple joints in activity, while open chain ones use a single joint,
4 - Work multiple muscle groups simultaneously rather than concentrating on just one, as many open-chain exercises do.
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