Silvio Lorenzetti, Mira Ostermann, Fabian Zeidler, Pia Zimmer, Lina Jentsch, Renate List, William R Taylor, Florian Schellenberg
BACKGROUND: Squatting is a core exercise for many purposes. The tissue loading during squatting is crucial for positive adaptation and to avoid injury. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of narrow, hip and wide stance widths, foot position angles (0°, 21°, and 42°), strength exercise experience, and barbell load (0 and 50% body weight, experts only) during squatting. METHODS: Novice ( N = 21) and experienced ( N = 21) squatters performed 9 different variations of squats (3 stance widths, 3 foot placement angles)...
2018: BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation