Joint knee loads during squat with constant or variable resistance in males. A clinical trial

In the squat movement, the use of constant resistance (CR) generates greater compression and shear forces close to 90 ° of knee flexion, increasing joint overload. However, when used variable resistance (VR) there is no consensus about the effect of knee joint load. The aim of this study was to compare knee torques using constant or variable resistance during the squat exercise.

Source: Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies - December 9, 2023 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Frederico Dagnese, Elisandro de Assis Martins, Fabr ício Santana da Silva, Carlos Bolli Mota, Fernando Copetti Source Type: research