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Significant negative relationships were found between 2-lift Wilks score and shoulder extension and horizontal abduction, as well as hip flexion and extension.
Improving shoulder and hip ROM may enhance strength performance in powerlifters.
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Significant negative relationships were found between 2-lift Wilks score (body mass relative strength) and shoulder extension and horizontal abduction, as well as hip flexion and extension.
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Based on the statistical analysis of relationships between variables.
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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