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Kinematic and EMG activities during front and back squat variations in maximum loads

Yavuz, Hasan Ulas, Erdağ, Deniz, Amca, Arif Mithat, Aritan, Serdar·2015·Journal of Sports Sciences
DOI 10.1080/02640414.2014.984240
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The aim of this study was to compare the musculature activity and kinematics of knee and hip joints during front and back squat with maximal loading. Two-dimensional kinematical data were collected and electromyographic activities of vastus lateralis, vastus medialis, rectus femoris, semitendinosus, biceps femoris, gluteus maximus and erector spinae were measured while participants (n = 12, 21.2 ± 1.9 years old) were completing front and back squat exercises with maximum loading. Paired sample t-test was used for comparisons between two techniques. Results showed that the electromyographic activity of vastus medialis was found to be greater in the front squat compared to the back squat during the ascending phase (P < 0.05, d = 0.62; 95% CI, -15.0/-4.17) and the whole manoeuvre (P < 0.05, d = 0.41; 95% CI, -12.8/-0.43), while semitendinosus (P < 0.05, d = -0.79; 95% CI, 0.62/20.59) electromyographic activity was greater in the back squat during the ascending phase. Compared to the front squat version, back squat exhibited significantly greater trunk lean, with no differences occurring in the knee joint kinematics throughout the movement. Results may suggest that the front squat may be preferred to the back squat for knee extensor development and for preventing possible lumbar injuries during maximum loading.

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Authors
Yavuz, H. U., Erdağ, D., Amca, A. M., & Aritan, S.
Affiliations
  • Near East University (CY)
  • Hacettepe University (TR)
ORCID
Venue
Journal of Sports Sciences
Publisher
Informa UK Limited
Published
2015-01-29
Volume
33
Issue
10
Pages
1058-1066
ISSN
  • 0264-0414 (ISSN-L)
  • 1466-447X
DOI
10.1080/02640414.2014.984240
OpenAlex
W2041110812
Cited by
115
References
42
Citations by year
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FWCI
3.31
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Journal of Sports Sciences (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Physical Sciences › Engineering › Biomedical Engineering › Muscle activation and electromyography studies
  • Physical Sciences › Engineering › Biomedical Engineering › Lower Extremity Biomechanics and Pathologies
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Orthopedics and Sports Medicine › Sports Performance and Training
Keywords
front squat, back squat, squat variations, muscle activation, knee kinematics, hip kinematics, vastus medialis, semitendinosus, gluteus maximus, erector spinae, trunk lean, knee extensors, maximum load
MeSH terms
Biomechanical Phenomena, Electromyography, Hip Joint, Humans, Isometric Contraction, Knee Joint, Male, Weight Lifting, Weight-Bearing, Muscle, Skeletal, Resistance Training, Young Adult

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