How to squat? Effects of various stance widths, foot placement angles and level of experience on knee, hip and trunk motion and loading

• Main Authors: Silvio Lorenzetti (Author), Mira Ostermann (Author), Fabian Zeidler (Author), Pia Zimmer (Author), Lina Jentsch (Author), Renate List (Author), William R. Taylor (Author), Florian Schellenberg (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2018-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Squatting is a core exercise for many purposes. The tissue loading during squatting is crucial for positive adaptation and to avoid injury. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of narrow, hip and wide stance widths, foot position angles (0°, 21°, and 42°), strength exercise ex...