A pile is a conditioning exercise that is used primarily to strengthen the knee joint through repetition of flexion and extension. Flexion of the knee is accomplished by an eccentric contraction of the quadriceps muscles and extension is accomplished by the concentric contraction of the quadriceps muscles. Through proper training, the knee, which is a hinge joint, is able to lower the entire weight of the dancer's body remaining in proper alignment.
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