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The sonic instructor: A music-based biofeedback system for improving weightlifting technique

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  • Valerio Lorenzoni
  • Jacob Staley
  • Thierry Marchant
  • Kelsey E Onderdijk
  • Pieter-Jan Maes
  • Marc Leman

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In this study, we assumed that correct functional movements for weightlifting can be learned with the help of a music-based biofeedback system. We compared musical feedback with verbal feedback from experienced trainers using two independent groups. The focus was on one specific movement called deadlift. Physical parameters under considerations were the spine (i.e. loss of midline stability resulting in flexion) and the forward displacement of the barbell during the repetitions relative to the mid-foot. We recruited 31 recreational weight lifters (21-42 years of age). Results revealed that both feedback types are effective in improving the movements for deadlift. No significant differences were found across the two feedback types, neither in terms of movement, nor in terms of clarity and motivation. The results suggest that the proposed feedback system is a valid tool for technology-aided training and self-training practices.

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  • Valerio Lorenzoni & Jacob Staley & Thierry Marchant & Kelsey E Onderdijk & Pieter-Jan Maes & Marc Leman, 2019. "The sonic instructor: A music-based biofeedback system for improving weightlifting technique," PLOS ONE, Public Library of Science, vol. 14(8), pages 1-19, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:plo:pone00:0220915
    DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0220915
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