Comparison of center of pressure during the squat between experienced and novice squatters

Abstract

Weightlifters with multiple years of training experience are likely to perform skillful exercises with superior technique compared to novice lifters. Further, to successfully complete a skillful exercise, such as the squat it is imperative to execute the lift while maintaining a stable center of pressure (COP) to avoid losing balance. However, examining COP as a component of technique efficiency has yet to be explored.