J Strength Cond Res. 2012 Jul 12. [Epub ahead of print] Effect of Squat Depth and Barbell Load on Relative Muscular Effort in Squatting. Bryanton MA, Kennedy MD, Carey JP, Chiu LZ. ABSTRACT: Resistance training is used to develop muscular strength and hypertrophy. Large muscle forces, in relation to the muscle’s maximum force generating ability, [...]