Does powerlifting reduce range of motion? Male powerlifters had less shoulder and hip range than controls, but female powerlifters did not
Oct 27
3 min read
The stereotype of the stiff powerlifter who cannot scratch their own back is old, but is it accurate? If heavy squats, benches and deadlifts steadily erode mobility, lifters would need to budget time to undo it. If the differences are small, specific to certain joints or limited to men, the advice changes. Three studies compared joint range of motion in competitive powerlifters with matched non-powerlifters, and two also asked whether range of motion relates to strength.
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