Weightlifting Belts and Wrist Straps for Weightlifters
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Objective: This study examined the effects of weightlifting belts and wrist straps on the kinematics of the deadlift exercise, time to complete a deadlift and rating of perceived exertion (RPE) in male recreational weightlifters.
Methods: Twenty participants used various combinations of belt and straps during a conventional deadlift. The hip and knee flexion, cervical lordosis, thoracic kyphosis and lumbar lordosis angles and time to complete a deadlift were measured using video analysis software. RPE was also recorded.
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- men
- aged 18 to 30 years
- more than 3 years of weightlifting experience
- have been training at least 4 hours per week
- engage in recreational weightlifting
Exclusion criteria
- musculoskeletal disorders (e.g., leg length discrepancies and severe flat feet)
- neurological disorders (e.g., epilepsy)
- spinal problems (e.g., scoliosis)
- upper limb problems (e.g., history of shoulder dislocation, tennis or golf elbow)
- recent injuries that could affect performance
- train regularly for other sports.
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20 participants in 1 patient group
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