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Video 2 deadlift (Coronal plane: Dorsal section)

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Video 2 deadlift (Coronal plane: Dorsal section)

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Video 1 deadlift (Coronal plane: Dorsal section)

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Video 1 deadlift (Coronal plane: Dorsal section)

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1. Stance: Feet should be shoulder-width apart.
2. Grip: Grip the barbell slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
3. Descent: Put weight on heels when pushing barbell up.
4. Descent: Push hips back and keep knees in line with toes throughout the movement.
5. Acend: Push through heels when going up with the barbell.

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Video 1 squat (Coronal plane: Dorsal section)

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Video 1 squat (Coronal plane: Dorsal section)

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Video 2 snatch (Coronal plane: Dorsal section)

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Video 2 snatch (Coronal plane: Dorsal section)

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Video 1 snatch (Coronal plane: Dorsal section)

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Video 1 snatch (Coronal plane: Dorsal section)

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1. Start position: Hips need to be slightly below the needs and be in a more seated position prior lifting the barbell.
2. Pull: Barbell should be pulled up not away from the body. Avoid using the back when lifting barbell.
3. Catch: Feet should be more planted to the floor when trying to catch the barbell.
4. Catch: Elbows should be fully flexed when catching the barbell.

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. 2018 Jul 17;4(1):e000382.

doi: 10.1136/bmjsem-2018-000382.

Affiliations

¹ Department of Community Medicine and Rehabilitation, Physiotherapy, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden.

² Umeå School of Sport Sciences, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden.

³ Medfit, Primary Care Rehabilitation and Fitness Centre, Stockholm, Sweden.

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Victor Bengtsson et al. BMJ Open Sport Exerc Med.

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. 2018 Jul 17;4(1):e000382.

doi: 10.1136/bmjsem-2018-000382.

Affiliations

¹ Department of Community Medicine and Rehabilitation, Physiotherapy, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden.

² Umeå School of Sport Sciences, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden.

³ Medfit, Primary Care Rehabilitation and Fitness Centre, Stockholm, Sweden.

Abstract

Pain and injuries are considered a common problem among elite athletes and recreational lifters performing the squat, bench press and deadlift. Since all three lifts engage multiple joints and expose the lifters' bodies to high physical demands often several times a week, it has been suggested that their injuries might be related to the excessively heavy loads, the large range of motion during the exercises, insufficient resting times between training sessions and/or faulty lifting technique. However, no previous article has summarised what is known about specific injuries and the injury aetiology associated with the three lifts. Thus, the aim of this narrative review was to summarise what is known about the relationships between the powerlifting exercises and the specific injuries or movement impairments that are common among lifters and recreationally active individuals.

Keywords: overuse syndromes; powerlifting/athletes; review; sex differences.

Conflict of interest statement

Competing interests: None declared.

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A Bibliometrics-Enhanced, PAGER-Compliant Scoping Review of the Literature on Paralympic Powerlifting: Insights for Practices and Future Research.

Puce L, Trabelsi K, Trompetto C, Mori L, Marinelli L, Currà A, Faelli E, Ferrando V, Okwen P, Kong JD, Ammar A, Bragazzi NL. Puce L, et al. Healthcare (Basel). 2022 Nov 19;10(11):2319. doi: 10.3390/healthcare10112319. Healthcare (Basel). 2022. PMID: 36421643 Free PMC article. Review.

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. 2018 Jul 17;4(1):e000382.

doi: 10.1136/bmjsem-2018-000382.

Affiliations

¹ Department of Community Medicine and Rehabilitation, Physiotherapy, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden.

² Umeå School of Sport Sciences, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden.

³ Medfit, Primary Care Rehabilitation and Fitness Centre, Stockholm, Sweden.

Free PMC article

Victor Bengtsson et al. BMJ Open Sport Exerc Med.

Free PMC article

. 2018 Jul 17;4(1):e000382.

doi: 10.1136/bmjsem-2018-000382.

Affiliations

¹ Department of Community Medicine and Rehabilitation, Physiotherapy, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden.

² Umeå School of Sport Sciences, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden.

³ Medfit, Primary Care Rehabilitation and Fitness Centre, Stockholm, Sweden.

Abstract

Pain and injuries are considered a common problem among elite athletes and recreational lifters performing the squat, bench press and deadlift. Since all three lifts engage multiple joints and expose the lifters' bodies to high physical demands often several times a week, it has been suggested that their injuries might be related to the excessively heavy loads, the large range of motion during the exercises, insufficient resting times between training sessions and/or faulty lifting technique. However, no previous article has summarised what is known about specific injuries and the injury aetiology associated with the three lifts. Thus, the aim of this narrative review was to summarise what is known about the relationships between the powerlifting exercises and the specific injuries or movement impairments that are common among lifters and recreationally active individuals.

Keywords: overuse syndromes; powerlifting/athletes; review; sex differences.

Conflict of interest statement

Competing interests: None declared.

Figures

Cited by

A Bibliometrics-Enhanced, PAGER-Compliant Scoping Review of the Literature on Paralympic Powerlifting: Insights for Practices and Future Research.

Puce L, Trabelsi K, Trompetto C, Mori L, Marinelli L, Currà A, Faelli E, Ferrando V, Okwen P, Kong JD, Ammar A, Bragazzi NL. Puce L, et al. Healthcare (Basel). 2022 Nov 19;10(11):2319. doi: 10.3390/healthcare10112319. Healthcare (Basel). 2022. PMID: 36421643 Free PMC article. Review.

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1. Stance: Slightly narrow stance.

2. Grip: Not gripping the bar slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.

3. Chest: Chest not up and shoulder blades not squeezed throughout the lift.

4. Descent: Back not straight and core not tight when picking up the barbell.

5. Lift: Facing down the entirety of the lift.

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1. Stance: Stand with feet shoulder-width apart and pointed slightly outward.
2. Grip: Grip barbell with a slightly wider than shoulder-width grip.
3. Chest: Keep chest up and shoulder blades squeezed together throughout the lift.
4. Descent: Keeping back straight and core tight when bending down to grab the barbell.
5. Leg position: Keep legs straight and weight on the heels throughout the lift.
6. Lift: Lift the barbell by extending the hips and knees. Keeping the back straight and core tight.
7. Lockout: Fully extend the body. Locking out the hips and knees.
8. Lower: Lower the barbell back down to the ground in a controlled manner, keeping back straight and core tight.

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1. Stance: Standing with feet shoulder-width apart and points toes slightly outward.
2. Grip: Grip barbell slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
3. Chest: Keep chest up and shoulder blades squeezed together throughout the lift.
4. Descent: descend into the squat by pushing hips back and bending the knees, keeping the weight on the heels.
5. Knee position: Keep knees in line with toes throughout the lift.
6. Depth: The athlete should aim to reach parallel depth, with thighs at least parallel to the ground.
7.Ascent: Athlete should push through the heels and extend the hips to up out of the squat.
8. Avoid leaning forward too much, as this can cause a loss of balance.

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1. Start position: Feet being shoulder-width apart and hips being slightly lower than their knees.
2. Grip: Grip the bar with hands just outside of their hips.
3. Elbows: Elbows should be facing down, avoiding not being out to the sides.
4. Pull: Pull the bar of the ground using their legs and hips, avoid using their back.
5. Extension: When extending their body, they must pull themselves under the bar, keeping the elbows high.
6. Catch: Catch the bar in a squat position, with elbows fully extended and feet flat on the ground.
7. Stand up: When standing up with the barbell, keeping chest up and their core tight.

It is important to embed proper technique and form at all times, as improper form can lead to injury