The effect of increasing heel height on lower limb symmetry during the back squat in trained and novice lifters

The effect of increasing heel height on lower limb symmetry during the back squat in trained and novice lifters

Abstract Background Symmetry during lifting is considered critical for allowing balanced power production and avoidance of injury. This investigation assessed the influence of elevating the heels on bilateral lower limb symmetry during loaded (50% of body weight) high-bar back squats. Methods Ten no...

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Main Authors: Mark G. L. Sayers, S. H. Hosseini Nasab, Caroline Bachem, William R. Taylor, Renate List, Silvio Lorenzetti
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-07-01
Series:BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation
Subjects:
High bar back squat
Heel lift
Symmetry analyses
Statistical parametric mapping
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13102-020-00191-y

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