Journal article
A Biomechanical Analysis of the Farmers Walk, and Comparison with the Deadlift and Unloaded Walk
International Journal of Sports Science and Coaching, Vol.9(5), pp.1127-1144
2014
Abstract
This study compared the biomechanical characteristics of the farmers walk, deadlift and unloaded walk. Six experienced male strongman athletes performed farmers' walks and deadlifts at 70% of their 1RM deadlift. Significant differences (p < 0.05) were apparent at knees passing with the farmers lift demonstrating greater trunk extension, thigh angle, knee flexion and ankle dorsiflexion. Significantly greater mean vertical and anterior forces were observed in the farmers lift than deadlift. The farmers walk demonstrated significantly greater peak forces and stride rates and significantly shorter stride lengths, ground contact times, and swing times than unloaded walk. Significantly greater dorsiflexion, knee flexion, thigh angle, and significantly lesser trunk angle at foot strike were also observed in the farmers walk. The farmers lift may be an effective lifting alternative to the deadlift, to generating more anterior-propulsive and vertical force with less stress to the lumbar spine due to the more vertical trunk position.
Details
- Title
- A Biomechanical Analysis of the Farmers Walk, and Comparison with the Deadlift and Unloaded Walk
- Authors
- P Winwood (Author) - AUT University, New ZealandJ Cronin (Author) - AUT University, New ZealandScott R Brown (Author) - AUT University, New ZealandJustin W L Keogh (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering
- Publication details
- International Journal of Sports Science and Coaching, Vol.9(5), pp.1127-1144
- Publisher
- Multi-Science Publishing Co. Ltd.
- Date published
- 2014
- DOI
- 10.1260/1747-9541.9.5.1127
- ISSN
- 1747-9541; 1747-9541
- Copyright note
- Copyright © 2014 Multi-Science Publishing. Reproduced here in accordance with the publisher's copyright policy.
- Organisation Unit
- University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99448774102621
- Output Type
- Journal article
- Research Statement
- false
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