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Rehabilitation and Therapy

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Bodyweight Squat Movement Changes After A High-Intensity Short-Rest Workout, David R. Hooper Sep 2011

Bodyweight Squat Movement Changes After A High-Intensity Short-Rest Workout, David R. Hooper

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High intensity (≥75%1RM), short rest (≤30 seconds) workouts (HISR) have increased in popularity in recent years despite very little scientific study as well as contradicting the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) position stand. The purpose of this study was to assess the changes in movement associated with the fatigue resulting from a HISR workout. 14 males underwent a 3 dimensional analysis of 5 bodyweight squats before and after a HISR workout. Peak angle, total displacement and rate were assessed for knee flexion, trunk flexion, hip flexion, hip rotation and hip adduction. Subjects were split in to two groups: high …