2010/11/06 by Brad J Schoenfeld, Brad J. Schöenfeld · 533 citations
Engineering · Medicine · #Anatomy #Ankle #Biomechanics #Computer science #Kinematics #Knee injuries and reconstruction techniques #Lower Extremity Biomechanics and Pathologies #Medicine #Physical medicine and rehabilitation #Physical therapy #Physics #Sports injuries and prevention #Squat #Squatting position
paper · doi:10.1519/jsc.0b013e3181bac2d7
published in The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research 24(12), 3497-3506 (Lippincott Williams & Wilkins)
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Schoenfeld, BJ. Squatting kinematics and kinetics and their application to exercise performance. J Strength Cond Res 24(12): 3497-3506, 2010-The squat is one of the most frequently used exercises in the field of strength and conditioning. Considering the complexity of the exercise and the many variables related to performance, understanding squat biomechanics is of great importance for both achieving optimal muscular development as well as reducing the prospect of a training-related injury. Therefore, the purpose of this article is 2-fold: first, to examine kinematics and kinetics of the dynamic squat with respect to the ankle, knee, hip and spinal joints and, second, to provide recommendations based on these biomechanical factors for optimizing exercise performance.