Technical Details
- Variable Type: Discrete Metric
- Data Type: Float
- Units: seconds (s)
- Column Name:
time_while_at_bottom - Measurement: Duration spent at or near Bottom (between bottom1 and ascent start)
Description
Bottom time is the duration the athlete holds the bottom position of the squat. It is used in bodyweight, overhead, and single-leg squats. Together with the Continuous metric, it helps distinguish paused vs. continuous squats.Use Cases
- Paused vs. continuous squat classification
- Tempo and control assessment
- Protocol compliance (e.g., required pause duration)