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The low-bar back-squat (LBBS) is characterized by greater hip flexion and a greater forward lean compared to the high-bar back-squat (HBBS).
Practitioners can use LBBS to target hip musculature and posterior chain development.
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The LBBS is characterized by greater hip flexion and, therefore, a greater forward lean.
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
DOI 10.1519/jsc.0000000000002007
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