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December 2022 PMID 36498298

Does Back Squat Exercise Lead to Regional Hypertrophy among Quadriceps Femoris Muscles?

Filip Kojic, Igor Ranisavljev, Milos Obradovic, Danimir Mandic, Vladan Pelemis, Milos Paloc, Sasa Duric

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What people are saying

The discussions reveal a strong interest in the implications of hypertrophy in the vastus lateralis, with examples such as one comment emphasizing improving squat strength through targeted VL training, and another noting the study's novel focus. The tone varies from supportive to inquisitive, emphasizing how this research could shape training approaches without asserting groundbreaking impact.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions recognize and support the study’s finding that hypertrophy, especially in the VL muscle, is linked to squat strength, indicating general agreement.

InterestHigh interest

Participants demonstrate high curiosity, referencing related concepts like change of direction speed and training strategies, showing active engagement.

EngagementModerate engagement

Some comments delve into implications and methods, such as targeting specific muscles or questioning the novelty, reflecting moderate discussion depth.

ImpactModerate impact

While not universally acclaimed as groundbreaking, the study influences training ideas and highlights specific muscle development, suggesting a moderate impact.

Abstract in brief

  • The study found that 7 weeks of squat training increased the strength and size of all four quadriceps muscles, with significant improvements in muscle cross-sectional areas and squat performance.
  • While all muscles showed growth, only the vastus lateralis (VL) muscle's hypertrophy was significantly linked to the increase in squat strength.
  • The research is unique because it suggests that strength gains from squat exercises may primarily be connected to growth in the VL muscle, not equally across all quadriceps muscles.]
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Daniel Berglind, PhD
@DanielBerglind · X

Is the back squat

Dec 6, 2022 · 22 likes · 7,853 followers View post →
MarkCroucher2
@MarkCroucher2 · X

Does Back Squat Exercise Lead to Regional Hypertrophy among Quadriceps Femoris Muscles? - The parallel squat resulted in significant growth of all quadriceps muscles. https://t.co/IIP1veGubK

Aug 28, 2023 · 1 like · 1 share · 632 followers View post →
Garage Strength
@GarageStrength · X

In another study, quad strength in squats was associated with growth in the vastus lateralis (VL). Targeting the VL with parallel squats and hypertrophy work improves: Squat strength Change of direction (COD) speed Train smarter, not just harder. https://t.co/wE27STk6hr

Dec 12, 2024 · 5,005 followers View post →
GDLeahy
@GDLeahy · X

"The parallel squat resulted in significant growth of all quadriceps muscles. However, the novelty of this study is that the increase in strength is associated only with hypertrophy of the VL muscle." https://t.co/H2kvtWQK73

Jan 3, 2023 · 675 followers View post →
MyJournals
@myjournals · X

IJERPH, Vol. 19, Pages 16226: Does Back Squat Exercise Lead to Regional Hypertrophy among Quadriceps Femoris Muscles? https://t.co/mM3v8Kx196

Dec 4, 2022 · 554 followers View post →
Becki
@Becki_K8729 · X

RT @MarkCroucher2: Does Back Squat Exercise Lead to Regional Hypertrophy among Quadriceps Femoris Muscles? - The parallel squat resulted…

Aug 31, 2023 · 1 share · 22 followers View post →

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Garage Strength
@GarageStrength · X

In another study, quad strength in squats was associated with growth in the vastus lateralis (VL). Targeting the VL with parallel squats and hypertrophy work improves: Squat strength Change of direction (COD) speed Train smarter, not just harder. https://t.co/wE27STk6hr

Dec 12, 2024 · 5,005 followers View post →
Becki
@Becki_K8729 · X

RT @MarkCroucher2: Does Back Squat Exercise Lead to Regional Hypertrophy among Quadriceps Femoris Muscles? - The parallel squat resulted…

Aug 31, 2023 · 1 share · 22 followers View post →
MarkCroucher2
@MarkCroucher2 · X

Does Back Squat Exercise Lead to Regional Hypertrophy among Quadriceps Femoris Muscles? - The parallel squat resulted in significant growth of all quadriceps muscles. https://t.co/IIP1veGubK

Aug 28, 2023 · 1 like · 1 share · 632 followers View post →
GDLeahy
@GDLeahy · X

"The parallel squat resulted in significant growth of all quadriceps muscles. However, the novelty of this study is that the increase in strength is associated only with hypertrophy of the VL muscle." https://t.co/H2kvtWQK73

Jan 3, 2023 · 675 followers View post →
Daniel Berglind, PhD
@DanielBerglind · X

Is the back squat

Dec 6, 2022 · 22 likes · 7,853 followers View post →
MyJournals
@myjournals · X

IJERPH, Vol. 19, Pages 16226: Does Back Squat Exercise Lead to Regional Hypertrophy among Quadriceps Femoris Muscles? https://t.co/mM3v8Kx196

Dec 4, 2022 · 554 followers View post →