The High-bar and Low-bar Back Squat: a Biomechanical Analysis

aut.relation.journalJournal of Strength and Conditioning Researchen_NZ
aut.researcherHelms, Eric
dc.contributor.authorGlassbrook, Den_NZ
dc.contributor.authorBrown, Sen_NZ
dc.contributor.authorHelms, Een_NZ
dc.contributor.authorDuncan, Sen_NZ
dc.contributor.authorStorey, Aen_NZ
dc.date.accessioned2019-01-21T22:57:10Z
dc.date.available2019-01-21T22:57:10Z
dc.date.copyright2017-02-08en_NZ
dc.date.issued2017-02-08en_NZ
dc.description.abstractNo prior study has compared the joint angle and ground reaction force (Fv) differences between the high-bar back-squat (HBBS) and low-bar back-squat (LBBS) above 90% 1RM. Six male powerlifters (height: 179.2 ± 7.8 cm; bodyweight: 87.1 ± 8.0 kg; age: 27.3 ± 4.2 years) of international level, six male Olympic weightlifters (height: 176.7 ± 7.7 cm; bodyweight: 83.1 ± 13 kg; age: 25.3 ± 3.1 years) of national level, and six recreationally trained male athletes (height: 181.9 ± 8.7 cm; bodyweight: 87.9 ± 15.3 kg; age: 27.7 ± 3.8 years) performed the LBBS, HBBS, and both LBBS and HBBS (respectively) up to and including 100% 1RM. Small to moderate (d = 0.2- .5) effect size differences were observed between the powerlifters and Olympic weightlifters in joint angles and Fv, although none were statistically significant. However, significant joint angle results were observed between the experienced powerlifters/weightlifters and the recreationally trained group. Our findings suggest that practitioners seeking to place emphasis on the stronger hip musculature should consider the LBBS. Also, when the goal is to lift the greatest load possible, the LBBS may be preferable. Conversely, the HBBS is more suited to replicate movements that exhibit a more upright torso position, such as the snatch and clean, or to place more emphasis on the associated musculature of the knee joint.
dc.identifier.citationJournal of Strength and Conditioning Research. doi: 10.1519/JSC.0000000000001836
dc.identifier.doi10.1519/JSC.0000000000001836en_NZ
dc.identifier.issn1064-8011en_NZ
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10292/12171
dc.publisherLippincott, Williams & Wilkinsen_NZ
dc.relation.urihttps://journals.lww.com/nsca-jscr/Abstract/publishahead/The_high_bar_and_low_bar_back_squats__A.96121.aspx
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dc.rights.accessrightsOpenAccessen_NZ
dc.subjectJoint angles; Ground reaction forces; EMG; Powerlifting; Olympic weightlifting
dc.titleThe High-bar and Low-bar Back Squat: a Biomechanical Analysisen_NZ
dc.typeJournal Article
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