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Powerlifters exhibited significantly less shoulder extension and horizontal abduction, and hip flexion, extension, and adduction than recreationally strength-trained men.
Powerlifters may need to address limitations in shoulder and hip ROM to optimize performance.
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Powerlifters had significantly less shoulder extension and horizontal abduction, and hip flexion, extension, and adduction than recreationally strength-trained men.
Why this rating
Based on the comparative analysis of range of motion.
Source
Range of Motion Predicts Performance in National-Level New Zealand Male Powerlifters
Alyssa‐Joy Spence et al. · The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research · 2022
DOI 10.1519/jsc.0000000000004205
cross-sectional · n=24Cited 5×
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