The Effects of Barbell Placement on Kinematics and Muscle Activation Around the Sticking Region in Squats

The current study investigated the effects of barbell placement on kinematics and muscle activity during the sticking region of back squats. Ten healthy medium- to well-trained male powerlifters [age 26.1 ± 11.2 years, body mass 90.2 ± 18.3 kg, height 1.83 ± 0.09 m, five repetition maximum (5RM) 158...

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Main Authors: Roland van den Tillaar, Tom Roar Knutli, Stian Larsen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2020-11-01
Series:Frontiers in Sports and Active Living
Subjects:
EMG
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fspor.2020.604177/full