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/suÂ·piÂ·naÂ·tion/ (sooâ³pÄ­-naÂ´shun) [L. supinatio ] the act of assuming the supine position, or the state of being supine. Applied to the hand, the act of turning the palm forward (anteriorly) or upward, performed by lateral rotation of the forearm. Applied to the foot, it generally implies movements resulting in raising of the medial margin of the foot, hence of the longitudinal arch.
Upward Movement Phase: 1  Maintain body position on bench and leg pad. 2  Keep hips and chest in contact with bench. 3  Flex the knees so that heels come toward the buttocks. 4  Heels and leg pad should come as close as possible to the buttocks. 5  Raise the weight slowly (3-4 count) and under control. 6  Exhale on lift.