Low Back Biomechanics during Repetitive Deadlifts: A Narrative Review

Vanessa Johan Ramirez, Babak Bazrgari, Fan Gao, Michael Samaan

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Abstract

OCCUPATIONAL APPLICATIONS: Heavy deadlifting is used as a screening tool or training protocol for recruitment and retention in physically-demanding occupations, especially in the military. Spinal loads experienced during heavy deadlifts, particularly shearing forces, are well above recommended thresholds for lumbar spine injury in occupational settings. Although members of the noted occupation likely have stronger musculoskeletal systems compared to the general population, experiencing shearing forces that are 2 to 4 times larger than the threshold of injury, particularly under repetitive deadlift, may transform a screening tool or training protocol to an occupationally-harmful physical activity.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)34-46
Number of pages13
JournalIISE Transactions on Occupational Ergonomics and Human Factors
Volume10
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - 2022
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Deadlift
  • biomechanics
  • injury prevention
  • lumbar spine
  • repetitive lifting

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Human Factors and Ergonomics
  • Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

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