The relationship between the squat technique, anthropometric characteristics and the level of flexibility development in high-class powerlifters

Abstract

The problem of improving the technical training of powerlifters has been considered in a large number of scientific studies, and in general, technical training as a significantly significant factor is one of the most studied aspects of the training of athletes in the general theory of training. At the same time, most works devoted to various aspects of technical training of powerlifters relate to the equipment division. The study of technical training of athletes in the classic division, which is a relatively young type of powerlifting, remains outside the attention of researchers. The problem of compliance of the technique of competitive exercises with anthropometric features and the level of flexibility development of powerlifters is an important task of modern sports practice. The goal is to identify the relationship between flexibility indicators, anthropometric features and the technique of squats in high- class powerlifters. To solve the set goal, we used the following research methods: analogy, analysis, synthesis, abstraction, induction, extrapolation, generalization of practical experience, pedagogical methods (observation). On the basis of pedagogical observation, it was established that the choice of the style of placement of the barbell on the shoulders and the width of the leg rack during the first competitive exercise is influenced by the anthropometric features of powerlifters and the level of flexibility development. Most elite athletes use a low barbell position on the shoulders when performing barbell squats, indicating that a low barbell position on the shoulders is more effective than a high barbell position. Analysis of the results of the study confirms that the majority of high-end powerlifters use more of the average width of the leg rack when performing squats on the shoulders. The number of athletes who perform squats on their shoulders in a wide stance increases as the nominal weight category increases.