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What is the definition of an open-chain exercise?
  1. A movement where the hands or feet are not set in position and the force applied is enough to overcome the resistance
  2. A movement where the hands or feet are set in position and the force applied is not great enough to overcome the resistance
  3. A movement that does not require additional loads
  4. An exercise that can be used in every phase of the OPT Model
Explanation
Answer - A - An open-chain exercise is a movement where the hands or feet are not set in position and the force applied is enough to overcome the resistance. Some forms of resistance include barbells and dumbbells. Examples of open-chain exercises include the bench press, lateral pull down, and the leg extension.
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