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Back squat biomechanics, hypertrophy and anthropometry Part II

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 Part II The anthropometry and biomechanics associated with squats are the topic of this second part, where I examine different squat positions and their effects on different parts of the body. Demers et al. 2018, Gomes et al. 2020 have studied various physical characteristics, such as the length ratio of the legs and the flexibility … Read more

Squat biomechanics, hypertrophy and anthropometry Part I

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 Part I Plotkin (2023) I wanted to take a closer look at squats because they are one of the most commonly used exercises in both lower limb rehabilitation and resistance training. Squats are also a competitive sport in weightlifting, with its own regulations for proper squats. The recruitment of muscles, the forces exerted on the … Read more