Research
Neural
The high-bar back-squat (HBBS) is characterized by greater knee flexion, lesser hip flexion, a more upright torso, and a deeper squat compared to the low-bar back-squat (LBBS).
Practitioners can use HBBS to emphasize knee flexion and quadriceps engagement.
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This review showed that the HBBS is characterized by greater knee flexion, lesser hip flexion, a more upright torso, and a deeper squat.
Why this rating
The claim is based on a review of biomechanical differences.
Source
A Review of the Biomechanical Differences Between the High-Bar and Low-Bar Back-Squat
Daniel J. Glassbrook et al. · The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research · 2017
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