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Squats with more anteriorly placed loads resulted in:

Decreased trunk flexion.
Decreased pelvis anterior tilt angles.
Increased low-back moments.
Similar lower extremity moments compared to squats with more posteriorly placed loads.

FIRST:

The transformer bar imposes similar lower extremity loading as a straight-bar back squat.
Therefore, can be considered as an alternative training strategy for people with upper extremity limitations.

SECOND:

Changing anterior-posterior load placement may not induce as many changes in low-back and lower extremity moments as thought.
As individuals can adjust their trunk and pelvis angles to mediate the effects of load placements on joint moments.
Additional instruction and feedback may be needed to achieve greater effects of load placement manipulation on low-back and lower extremity joint moments.

THIRD:

The straight-bar front squat has more knee loading, but less ankle and hip loading in the descending phase compared to the other squats.

LAST:

Anteriorly placed loads may result in greater low-back moments.
While, posteriorly placed loads may demonstrate greater trunk flexion and pelvis anterior tilt.
This should be taken into consideration for people with low-back impairment.

Dalton Urrutia, MSc PT

Dalton is a Physical Therapist from Oregon, currently living and running the performance physiotherapy clinic he founded in London for Grapplers and Strength & Conditioning athletes. Dalton runs the popular instagram account @physicaltherapyresearch, where he posts easy summaries of current and relevant research on health, fitness, and rehab topics.

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