WEIGHTLIFTING EXERCISES FOR LOWER-EXTREMITY POWER: An Alternative With Less Risk

LEARNING OBJECTIVES1. Critique weightlifting exercises used in the training of lower-extremity power and their proposed supplementary benefits.2. Recognize the potential for catastrophic acute injury and development of predisposing factors for future injury with weightlifting exercises.3. Recommend...

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Published in:ACSM's health & fitness journal 2016-05, Vol.20 (3), p.16-21
Main Author: Schilling, Jim F
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:LEARNING OBJECTIVES1. Critique weightlifting exercises used in the training of lower-extremity power and their proposed supplementary benefits.2. Recognize the potential for catastrophic acute injury and development of predisposing factors for future injury with weightlifting exercises.3. Recommend the use of an existing abbreviated exercise in training with the goal of lower-extremity power enhancement.
ISSN:1091-5397
1536-593X
DOI:10.1249/FIT.0000000000000201