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Glossary · Biomechanics

What is Flexion?

Bending a joint to decrease its angle.

In context

Flexion is a key concept in biomechanics. Bending a joint to decrease its angle. Knowing what it means — and how it connects to the rest of your training — turns it from jargon into something you can actually use in the gym.

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Common questions.

What does flexion mean?

Bending a joint to decrease its angle.

What category does flexion belong to?

Flexion is a term from biomechanics in strength and fitness training. Browse more biomechanics terms in the Nishaana glossary.

Why does flexion matter for training?

Understanding flexion helps you train and program more deliberately — it is one of the ideas that separates guessing from a real, repeatable system.

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