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FIG 5.31
Walk cycle; Phases 1-5.
Phase One: The Stride
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The left leg is thrown forward, the knee is straight, and the foot has just
made contact with the ground.
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The right leg extends backward behind the body, the knee is straight-
ened, and there is a bend in the foot as it remains in contact with the
ground.
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The right arm is in a forward position, with a slight bend in the elbow
and the forearm held in front of the body. The right shoulder is rotated
forward.
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The left arm is extended in a backward position prior to its movement for-
ward. There is a slight bend at the elbow and at the wrist. The left shoulder
is rotated to a backward position.
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The body is at the lowest point in the cycle. The angle between the legs
is at its widest, which places the hips at their closest position to the
ground.
Phase Two: Squash
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The left leg moves into a more upright position and begins to take the
weight of the body, the foot is flat on the ground, and there is a slight
bend at the knee.
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The right leg is now lifted from the ground. There is a slight bend at the
knee that ensures the foot clears the ground as the leg begins to swing
forward.
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The right arm begins to move backward as the right shoulder rotates
backward. The arm is held in front of the body and has a bend at the
elbow.
