Effects of Knee Position on the Reliability and Production of Maximal and Rapid Strength Characteristics During an Isometric Squat Test.
Effects of Knee Position on the Reliability and Production of Maximal and Rapid Strength Characteristics During an Isometric Squat Test.
Ty B Palmer,J. Pineda,Rachel M Durham
2017 · DOI: 10.1123/jab.2017-0213
Journal of Applied Biomechanics · 20 Citations
TLDR
It is suggested that performing isometric squats at higher (150°) rather than lower knee joint angles may provide for an improved capacity to produce greater PF and RFD200 as well as a more reliable testing position for measuring peak and early RFD characteristics.