Squat Angle Detection Instrument for Powerlifting Sport

Suraj R. Marathe

doi:10.37591/joma.v10i1.7032

Abstract

Squat exercise in powerlifting is prominent for building lower limb muscles of the body which issupported on the feet and the knee is bent so that the buttocks rest on the heel. Powerlifting Squatrequires the lifter to squat down until “the top surface of the legs at the hip joint is lower than the topof the knees”. In powerlifting, the qualifying weight for a squat must be 90 kg or more and the sittingposition must be 90 degrees. When a lifter is practising with 100 kg of weight, it is challenging for himto focus on his sitting position. Our research focuses on developing and designing an instrument insuch a way performer clears his seating stage which is 90 degrees or more than that with 100 per centaccuracy. This design aims to address these challenges in an innovative and distinctive that is suitablefor the user. To achieve our goal, we have used economical design materials to achieve a reasonableprice for our design while maintaining a high standard of quality. Also, economical and readilyavailable manufacturing processes were used to reduce the complexity of manufacturing the device.The Squat Analyser has to be a wearable product which can be comfortably worn by the user. It has anadjustable belt to suit the user’s needs. This design can go in for further development later on and beimproved technologically and ergonomically for the user. It helps in strengthening the muscles in thelegs, including the quadric- ceps, calves, and hamstrings.

Abstract

Keywords