Abstract
The purpose of this study was to investigate the change in motion and the load distribution between the front and back squat. With these purposes in consideration, 7 experienced weight lifters peformed both front and back squat. In order to analyze the change in motion and the load distribution of the two types of squat the following variables, ankle joint angle, knee joint angle, body angle, foot pressure, muscle activity using the 3D motion system, foot pressure system and EMG wireless system were compared. Here are the following results. Firtst, for the front squat ankle joint angle at event 2 was smaller but knee joint angle was between the two types of squat there was no significant difference. Second, foot pressure for all phases was no significant difference. Third, all of the phases the Upper muscle EMG values were higher while preforming the front squat. All things considered, the change in motion and the load distribution are different depending on the squat type. It is concluded that the front squat is effective exercise for developing overall muscles and the back squat is good for developing the quadriceps strengthening and the stability of upper body.
| Translated title of the contribution | The difference of motion between Back and Front Squats |
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| Original language | Korean |
| Pages (from-to) | 1557-1569 |
| Number of pages | 13 |
| Journal | 한국체육과학회지 |
| Volume | 22 |
| Issue number | 6 |
| State | Published - Dec 2013 |