Ali Kavoosi

Department of Sport Biomechanics, Faculty of Humanities, Broojerd Branch, Islamic Azad University, Broojerd, Iran.

[ 1 ] - Electromyographic Activity of Selected Muscles During Squat Exercise With and Without Upper Limb Assistance

Purpose: A variation in squatting technique is using arms to actively push the bar up with the upper limbs which is common in bodybuilding. This study aimed to compare the Electromyography (EMG) activity of selected muscles during squat with and without upper limb assistance. Methods: This was a quasi-experimental study. Fifteen healthy male power lifters (using the convenience sampling method...