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Does squatting need attention?-A dual-task study on cognitive resources in resistance exercise.

Fabian HeroldDennis HamacherAlexander TörpelLeonard GoldschmidtNotger G MüllerLutz Schega
Published in: PloS one (2020)
Results suggest that perceived exertion cannot explain the higher dual-task costs observed during squatting. They rather reflect that more cognitive resources are needed to perform low-load barbell back squats than during standing. However, further research is necessary to confirm and generalize these findings.
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