Open AccessSquat biomechanics in weightlifting: foot attitude effects
Author(s) -
Francesco Crenna,
Giovanni Battista Rossi
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
journal of physics. conference series
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 85
eISSN - 1742-6596
pISSN - 1742-6588
DOI - 10.1088/1742-6596/1379/1/012028
Subject(s) - biomechanics , squat , shoulders , lift (data mining) , physical medicine and rehabilitation , gesture , work (physics) , athletes , computer science , body weight , sports biomechanics , physical therapy , simulation , medicine , engineering , artificial intelligence , anatomy , surgery , mechanical engineering , data mining
Squat weight lift is a common exercise in physical training used both in weightlifters specific training and in general athletes for leg force increment. When weight load on subject shoulders is rather heavy as compared with full body weight, gesture biomechanics becomes critical, since injuries may occur when gesture is not controlled or performed in a wrong way. Experienced trainers are aware of such issues and give proper instructions to obtain best performance at a minimum injury risk. In this work a quantitative approach is presented, supported by biomechanical measurements to determine the effects on main articulations of different postures during the exercise. Preliminary results confirm good practices giving a quantitative indication of joints solicitations.