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Study on how squat technique is related to leg muscle activity in people performing barbell squats.

Correlation between biomechanical variables and lower limb muscle activity in barbell squats among weightlifters - Nil

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/06/112705
Enrollment
258
Registered
2026-06-15
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-06-22

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Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: Nil: Nil

Sponsors

POOJA S
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 20 to 39 years Both men and women Weightlifters Minimum of 6 months of experience performing barbell squats No current lower extremity injuries in knee hip ankle in the past 6 months No history of knee valgus related pain eg ACL injuries patellofemoral pain

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Current lower limb injury such as knee hip or ankle injuries Previous surgery involving the lower extremities such as ACL reconstruction or meniscus repair Neurological or musculoskeletal disorders that affect movement such as stroke or cerebral palsy Pregnancy or any contraindication for strength training Inability to perform proper squats due to mobility or technique limitations

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Electromyography(EMG)Timepoint: During barbell squat performance (descent phase, peak knee flexion, and ascent phase) within a single assessment session.—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Kinovea softwareTimepoint: At initial standing & peak squat position within a single session.—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactMrs Sowmiya M

SRM Institute of Science and Technology

sowmiyam1@srmist.edu.in6369290837

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jun 29, 2026