body mechanics
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of body mechanics
First recorded in 1965–70
Example Sentences
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A movement specialist worked on his body mechanics.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 10, 2025
Nash isn’t an avid basketball follower, but she knows body mechanics well enough to be able to tell that a player’s hip is tight just based on the way they’re running.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 16, 2022
“Like body mechanics and things like that, which will be the difference between getting to the quarterback and getting the sack, and getting close to the quarterback.”
From Washington Times • Apr. 25, 2020
So the shielding of the ligament with perfect body mechanics and perfect muscle forces all have to be working perfectly.
From New York Times • Oct. 6, 2015
With a chapter on the heart and circulation as related to body mechanics, by William J. Kerr 3d ed., completely rev. © 23Jul41; A155760.
From U.S. Copyright Renewals, 1969 July - December by Library of Congress. Copyright Office
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