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Kirishima A, Anan M. Interjoint Coordination at Different Squatting Speeds in Healthy Adults. Cureus 2024; 16:e67620. [PMID: 39310612 PMCID: PMC11416855 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.67620] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/22/2024] [Indexed: 09/25/2024] Open
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Background Squatting is commonly used in various settings to enhance muscle strength and performance. Both fast and slow squats have advantages as training to improve muscle function in the lower extremity muscles. Movement speed affects the variability of interjoint coordination and decreased variability can lead to overuse injuries owing to repetitive mechanical loading on the lower extremity joints. However, only a few studies have focused on interjoint coordination during squatting. This study aimed to clarify the kinematic and kinetic differences, as well as the interjoint coordination, during squatting at different speeds. Methodology Healthy young participants with no locomotor disease were recruited to perform descending parallel squats at different speeds (one, three, and five seconds) using a 3D motion analysis system and force plates. Joint moments and continuous relative phases were calculated and compared between the conditions. Results There were no significant differences in the mean values of lower limb joint moments among the three speed conditions. However, the mean absolute values of the continuous relative phase between the ankle and hip joints and the mean standard deviation of the continuous relative phase between each lower limb joint were significantly lower in the high-speed condition than in the medium- and low-speed conditions. Additionally, in the high-speed condition, the knee joint moved ahead of the hip joint in the knee-hip joint phase coordination pattern. Conclusions The joint load per unit time remained constant across all speed conditions. High-speed squatting may adapt to mechanical loading on the joints, although the knee joint moves ahead of the hip joint, exhibiting a highly coordinated movement. Conversely, low-speed squatting may reduce the risk of disability owing to the high variability of interjoint coordination. Therefore, squatting training should be based on individual characteristics and objectives.
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- Akihiko Kirishima
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Nishi-Hiroshima Rehabilitation Hospital, Hiroshima, JPN
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- Faculty of Welfare and Health Science, Oita University, Oita, JPN
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Kinoshita M, Maeo S, Kobayashi Y, Eihara Y, Ono M, Sato M, Sugiyama T, Kanehisa H, Isaka T. Triceps surae muscle hypertrophy is greater after standing versus seated calf-raise training. Front Physiol 2023; 14:1272106. [PMID: 38156065 PMCID: PMC10753835 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2023.1272106] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2023] [Accepted: 11/29/2023] [Indexed: 12/30/2023] Open
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Background: The triceps surae muscle plays important roles in fundamental human movements. However, this muscle is relatively unresponsive to resistance training (difficult to hypertrophy) but prone to atrophy with inactivity compared with other muscles. Thus, identifying an effective training modality for the triceps surae is warranted. This study compared triceps surae muscle hypertrophy after standing/knee-extended versus seated/knee-flexed plantarflexion (calf-raise) training, where the gastrocnemius is lengthened and shortened, respectively. Methods: Fourteen untrained adults conducted calf-raise training with one leg in a standing/knee-extended position and the other leg in a seated/knee 90°-flexed position at 70% of one-repetition maximum. Each leg performed 10 repetitions/set, 5 sets/session, 2 sessions/week for 12 weeks. Before and after the intervention, magnetic resonance imaging scans were obtained to assess muscle volume of each and the whole triceps surae. Results: Muscle volume significantly increased in all three muscles and the whole triceps surae for both legs (p ≤ 0.031), except for the gastrocnemius muscles of the seated condition leg (p = 0.147-0.508). The changes in muscle volume were significantly greater for the standing than seated condition leg in the lateral gastrocnemius (12.4% vs. 1.7%), medial gastrocnemius (9.2% vs. 0.6%), and whole triceps surae (5.6% vs. 2.1%) (p ≤ 0.011), but similar between legs in the soleus (2.1% vs. 2.9%, p = 0.410). Conclusion: Standing calf-raise was by far more effective, therefore recommended, than seated calf-raise for inducing muscle hypertrophy of the gastrocnemius and consequently the whole triceps surae. This result and similar between-condition hypertrophy in the soleus collectively suggest that training at long muscle lengths promotes muscle hypertrophy.
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- Momoka Kinoshita
- Faculty of Sport and Health Science, Ritsumeikan University, Kusatsu, Japan
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- Faculty of Sport and Health Science, Ritsumeikan University, Kusatsu, Japan
- Institute of Advanced Research for Sport and Health Science, Ritsumeikan University, Kusatsu, Japan
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- Faculty of Sport and Health Science, Ritsumeikan University, Kusatsu, Japan
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- Faculty of Sport and Health Science, Ritsumeikan University, Kusatsu, Japan
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- Faculty of Sport and Health Science, Ritsumeikan University, Kusatsu, Japan
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- Faculty of Sport and Health Science, Ritsumeikan University, Kusatsu, Japan
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- Faculty of Sport and Health Science, Ritsumeikan University, Kusatsu, Japan
- Institute of Advanced Research for Sport and Health Science, Ritsumeikan University, Kusatsu, Japan
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- Institute of Advanced Research for Sport and Health Science, Ritsumeikan University, Kusatsu, Japan
- Department of Physical Education, National Institute of Fitness and Sports in Kanoya, Kanoya, Japan
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- Faculty of Sport and Health Science, Ritsumeikan University, Kusatsu, Japan
- Institute of Advanced Research for Sport and Health Science, Ritsumeikan University, Kusatsu, Japan
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Koźlenia D, Domaradzki J. Effects of post-activation protocols based on slow tempo bodyweight squat and isometric activity on vertical jump height enhancement in trained males: a randomized controlled trial. PeerJ 2023; 11:e15753. [PMID: 37601251 PMCID: PMC10437033 DOI: 10.7717/peerj.15753] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2023] [Accepted: 06/23/2023] [Indexed: 08/22/2023] Open
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This study aimed to establish the effectiveness of slow tempo bodyweight squat combined with an isometric squat (ST-ISO), and an isometric squat alone (ISO), as a post-activation performance enhancement protocol (PAPE) for jump height improvement. The study sample consisted of 41 trained men aged 18-24. The ST-ISO group (n = 17) performed three five-second sets of the maximal voluntary back squat while pushing on an immovable bar and two sets of five repetitions of a slow-tempo (5-0-5-0) body squat immediately after isometry with a 2-m rest interval. The ISO (n = 14) group only performed isometric squats, and the control group (CG; n = 10) performed a 5-min treadmill run at 6 km/h. The countermovement jump (CMJ) height results were analyzed from the baseline and then at 3, 5, 7, and 9 min after the PAPE protocols. The statistical significance was set at p < 0.05. RM-ANOVA revealed differences in the group-minute interaction (F = 2.70; p = 0.0083; η2 = 0.1243), and post-hoc tests demonstrated a significant decrease in CMJ after 5 min in the ISO group (p < 0.0446). The performance of the ST-ISO group markedly decreased in the 3rd and 7th min after PAPE (p = 0.0137; p = 0.0424, respectively), though it improved significantly in the final minute (p < 0.0030). Chi-squared analysis revealed that the ST-ISO group peaked more frequently in the 9th min (X2 = 17.97; p = 0.0214). However, CMJ height improvement did not differ between the PAPE protocols, thus it was close to statistical significance (t = -1.82; p = 0.07; ES = 0.7). The ST-ISO protocol provided jump enhancement, though the deterioration observed in the first minutes after the protocols suggest the rest period after activity requires attention, and the methods need to be individualized.
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- Dawid Koźlenia
- Unit of Biostructure, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport, Wroclaw University of Health and Sport Sciences, Wroclaw, Poland
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- Unit of Biostructure, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport, Wroclaw University of Health and Sport Sciences, Wroclaw, Poland
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Selected Methods of Resistance Training for Prevention and Treatment of Sarcopenia. Cells 2022; 11:cells11091389. [PMID: 35563694 PMCID: PMC9102413 DOI: 10.3390/cells11091389] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2022] [Revised: 04/15/2022] [Accepted: 04/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Resistance training is an extremely beneficial intervention to prevent and treat sarcopenia. In general, traditional high-load resistance training improves skeletal muscle morphology and strength, but this method is impractical and may even reduce arterial compliance by about 20% in aged adults. Thus, the progression of resistance training methods for improving the strength and morphology of muscles without applying a high load is essential. Over the past two decades, various resistance training methods that can improve skeletal muscle mass and muscle function without using high loads have attracted attention, and their training effects, molecular mechanisms, and safety have been reported. The present study focuses on the relationship between exercise load/intensity, training effects, and physiological mechanisms as well as the safety of various types of resistance training that have attracted attention as a measure against sarcopenia. At present, there is much research evidence that blood-flow-restricted low-load resistance training (20–30% of one repetition maximum (1RM)) has been reported as a sarcopenia countermeasure in older adults. Therefore, this training method may be particularly effective in preventing sarcopenia.
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Effects of resistance training on hypertrophy, strength and tensiomyography parameters of elbow flexors: role of eccentric phase duration. Biol Sport 2021; 38:587-594. [PMID: 34937968 PMCID: PMC8670796 DOI: 10.5114/biolsport.2021.99323] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2020] [Revised: 07/19/2020] [Accepted: 08/31/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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The aim of the study was to compare the effects of two different training protocols, which differ in the duration of the eccentric phase, on the one-repetition maximum (1RM), thickness and contractile properties of elbow flexors. Twenty untrained college students were randomly divided into two experimental groups, based on the training tempo: FEG (Faster Eccentric Group: 1/0/1/0) and SEG (Slower Eccentric Group: 4/0/1/0). Training intervention was a biceps bending exercise, conducted twice a week for 7 weeks. The intensity (60–70% RM), sets (3–4) and rest intervals (120 s) were held constant, while repetitions were performed until it was not possible to maintain a set duration. In the initial and final measurements, 1RM, muscle thickness and tensiomyography parameters – contraction time (Tc) and radial deformation (Dm) – were evaluated. An ANCOVA model (using baseline outcomes as covariates) was applied to determine between-group differences at post-test, while Pearson’s product-moment correlation coefficient was used to investigate the relationship between absolute changes in muscle thickness and Dm. Muscle strength increase was greater for SEG than for FEG (6.0 ± 1.76 vs. 3.30 ± 2.26 kg, p < 0.01). In both groups muscle thickness increased equally (FEG: 3.24 ± 2.01 vs. SEG: 3.57 ± 1.17 mm, p < 0.01), while an overall reduction in Dm was observed (FEG: 1.99 ± 1.20 vs. SEG: 2.26 ± 1.03 mm, p < 0.01). Values of Tc remained unchanged. A significant negative relationship was observed between changes in muscle thickness and Dm (r = -0.763, Adj.R² = 0.560, p < 0.01). These results indicate that the duration of the eccentric phase has no effect on muscle hypertrophy in untrained subjects, but that slower eccentric movement significantly increases 1RM.
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Wilk M, Zajac A, Tufano JJ. The Influence of Movement Tempo During Resistance Training on Muscular Strength and Hypertrophy Responses: A Review. Sports Med 2021; 51:1629-1650. [PMID: 34043184 PMCID: PMC8310485 DOI: 10.1007/s40279-021-01465-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/30/2021] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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Hypertrophy and strength are two common long-term goals of resistance training that are mediated by the manipulation of numerous variables. One training variable that is often neglected but is essential to consider for achieving strength and hypertrophy gains is the movement tempo of particular repetitions. Although research has extensively investigated the effects of different intensities, volumes, and rest intervals on muscle growth, many of the present hypertrophy guidelines do not account for different movement tempos, likely only applying to volitional movement tempos. Changing the movement tempo during the eccentric and concentric phases can influence acute exercise variables, which form the basis for chronic adaptive changes to resistance training. To further elaborate on the already unclear anecdotal evidence of different movement tempos on muscle hypertrophy and strength development, one must acknowledge that the related scientific research does not provide equivocal evidence. Furthermore, there has been no assessment of the impact of duration of particular movement phases (eccentric vs. concentric) on chronic adaptations, making it difficult to draw definitive conclusions in terms of resistance-training recommendations. Therefore, the purpose of this review is to explain how variations in movement tempo can affect chronic adaptive changes. This article provides an overview of the available scientific data describing the impact of movement tempo on hypertrophy and strength development with a thorough analysis of changes in duration of particular phases of movement. Additionally, the review provides movement tempo-specific recommendations as well real training solutions for strength and conditioning coaches and athletes, depending on their goals.
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- Michal Wilk
- Institute of Sport Sciences, The Jerzy Kukuczka Academy of Physical Education, Katowice, Poland.
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- Institute of Sport Sciences, The Jerzy Kukuczka Academy of Physical Education, Katowice, Poland
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- Faculty of Physical Education and Sport, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic
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Martins-Costa HC, Lacerda LT, Diniz RCR, Lima FV, Andrade AG, Peixoto G, Gomes M, Lanza MB, Bemben M, Chagas MH. Equalization of Training Protocols by Time Under Tension Determines the Magnitude of Changes in Strength and Muscular Hypertrophy. J Strength Cond Res 2021; 36:1770-1780. [PMID: 34932279 DOI: 10.1519/jsc.0000000000004004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Martins-Costa, HC, Lacerda, LT, Diniz, RCR, Lima, FV, Andrade, AGP, Peixoto, GH, Gomes, MC, Lanza, MB, Bemben, MG, and Chagas, MH. Equalization of training protocols by time under tension determines the magnitude of changes in strength and muscular hypertrophy. J Strength Cond Res XX(X): 000-000, 2021-The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of 2 training protocols equalized by tension (TUT) on maximal strength (1 repetition maximum [RM]), regional cross-sectional areas (proximal, middle, and distal), and total cross-sectional areas (sum of the regional cross-sectional areas) of the pectoralis major and triceps brachii muscles. Thirty-eight men untrained in resistance training participated in the study and were allocated under 3 conditions: Protocol 3s (n = 11; 12 repetitions; 3s repetition duration), Protocol 6s (n = 11; 6 repetitions; 6s repetition duration), and Control (n = 11; no training). Training protocols (10 weeks; bench press exercise) were equated for TUT (36 seconds per set), number of sets (3-4), intensity (50-55% of 1RM), and rest between sets (3 minutes). Analysis of variance was used to examine a percentage change in variables of interest across the 3 groups with an alpha level of 0.05 used to establish statistical significance. Protocols 3s and 6s showed no differences in the increase of total and regional muscle cross-sectional areas. There were no differences in regional hypertrophy of the pectoralis major muscle. In the triceps brachii muscle, the increase in distal cross-sectional area was greater when compared with the middle and proximal regions. Both experimental groups had similar increases in the 1RM test. In conclusion, training protocols with the same TUT promote similar strength gains and muscle hypertrophy. Moreover, considering that the protocols used different numbers of repetitions, the results indicate that training volumes cannot be considered separately from TUT when evaluating neuromuscular adaptations.
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- Hugo C Martins-Costa
- Weight Training Laboratory, School of Physical Education, Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil.,Department of Physical Education, Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Weight Training Laboratory, School of Physical Education, Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil.,Department of Physical Education, Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil.,Department of Physical Education and Sports, Technological Education Federal Center of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil.,Department of Physical Education, State University of Minas Gerais, Divinopolis, Brazil
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- Weight Training Laboratory, School of Physical Education, Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Weight Training Laboratory, School of Physical Education, Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Department of Physical Education, State University of Minas Gerais, Divinopolis, Brazil
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- Biomechanics Laboratory, School of Physical Education, Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Weight Training Laboratory, School of Physical Education, Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Weight Training Laboratory, School of Physical Education, Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil.,Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, School of Medicine, University of Maryland, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Department of Health and Exercise Science, University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma
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- Weight Training Laboratory, School of Physical Education, Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil.,Biomechanics Laboratory, School of Physical Education, Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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Nakatani M, Murata K, Kanehisa H, Takai Y. Force-velocity relationship profile of elbow flexors in male gymnasts. PeerJ 2021; 9:e10907. [PMID: 33777517 PMCID: PMC7971080 DOI: 10.7717/peerj.10907] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2020] [Accepted: 01/14/2021] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Background The theoretical maximum force (F0), velocity (V0), and power (Pmax) of athletes calculated from the relationship between force and velocity (F-V relationship) and the slope of the F-V relationship, reflect their competitive and training activity profiles. Evaluating the F-V relationship of athletes facilitates categorizing the profiles of dynamic muscle functions in relation to long-term sport-specific training. For gymnastics, however, no studies have tried to examine the profiles of F-V relation and power output for upper limb muscles in relation to the muscularity, while the use of the upper extremities in this sport is very unique as described earlier. Purpose It was hypothesized that the F-V relationship of the elbow flexion in gymnasts might be characterized by low capacity for generating explosive force, notably in terms of the force normalized to muscle size. Methods The F0, V0, and Pmax derived from the force-velocity relationship during explosive elbow flexion against six different loads (unloaded condition, 15, 30, 45, 60, and 75% of maximal voluntary isometric elbow flexion force (MVFEF)) for 16 gymnasts (GYM) and 22 judo athletes (JD). F0 and Pmax were expressed as values relative to the cross-sectional area index (CSAindex) of elbow flexors (F0/CSAindex and Pmax/CSAindex, respectively), which was calculated from muscle thickness in the anterior upper arm. The electromyogram (EMG) activities of the biceps brachii (BB) during the maximal isometric and dynamic tasks were also determined. Results There were no significant differences in CSAindex of elbow flexors between GYM and JD. MVFEF/CSAindex for GYM was significantly lower than that for JD. Force was linearly associated with velocity in the dynamic elbow flexion for all the participants (r = − 0.997 to −0.905 for GYM, r = − 0.998 to −0.840 for JD). F0, F0/ CSAindex, V0, Pmax, Pmax/CSAindex, and MVFEF were significantly lower in GYM than in JD. The activity levels of BB during the dynamic tasks tended to be lower in GYM than in JD at load of <45%MVC. Conclusion Gymnasts cannot generate explosive elbow flexion force corresponding to their muscle size. This may be due to low neuromuscular activities during the maximal dynamic tasks against relatively low loads.
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- Miyuki Nakatani
- The Center for Liberal Arts, Meiji Gakuin University, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan.,National Institute of Fitness and Sports in Kanoya, Kanoya, Kagosima, Japan
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- National Institute of Fitness and Sports in Kanoya, Kanoya, Kagosima, Japan
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- Faculty of Sport and Health Science, Ritsumeikan University, Kusatsu, Shiga, Japan
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- National Institute of Fitness and Sports in Kanoya, Kanoya, Kagosima, Japan
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Akagi R, Sato S, Hirata N, Imaizumi N, Tanimoto H, Ando R, Ema R, Hirata K. Eight-Week Low-Intensity Squat Training at Slow Speed Simultaneously Improves Knee and Hip Flexion and Extension Strength. Front Physiol 2020; 11:893. [PMID: 32848848 PMCID: PMC7396687 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2020.00893] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2020] [Accepted: 07/02/2020] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Considering that the squat exercise requires flexion and extension of the knee and hip joints, a resistance training program based on squat exercises should efficiently increase the flexion and extension strength of both the knee and hip. To our knowledge, however, no study has simultaneously investigated the effects of squat training on both flexion and extension strength in both the knee and hip. Low-intensity squat exercises at slow speeds can be expected to effectively and safely improve knee and hip flexion and extension strength in a wide range of individuals. This study aimed to clarify whether knee and hip flexion and extension strength improved after an 8-week low-intensity squat training program at slow speed. Twenty-four untrained young men were randomly assigned to a training or control group. Participants in the training group performed 40% one-repetition maximum parallel squats at slow speed (4 s for concentric/eccentric actions), 3 days per week for 8 weeks. Before and after the intervention, isometric peak torque of the knee and hip flexors and extensors during maximal voluntary contraction (MVC) was determined. For the knee flexors and extensors, muscle volume was also measured. There were significant training-induced increases in peak torque (P < 0.05). The training effects on knee and hip extension torque (effect size = 0.36-0.38) were higher than those on knee and hip flexion torque (effect size = 0.09-0.13). The squat training used here increased both knee and hip flexion and extension strength, but the training effects on the flexion strength were less than those on the extension strength. Regarding the knee extensors, a significant training-related increase in muscle volume was found (P < 0.05) without neuromuscular adaptations. In addition, there were significant correlations between the training-induced increases in muscle volume and peak torque of KE. These results suggest that muscle hypertrophy may be responsible for increased muscle strength of the knee extensors after an 8-week low-intensity squat training program at slow speed.
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- Ryota Akagi
- College of Systems Engineering and Science, Shibaura Institute of Technology, Saitama, Japan
- Graduate School of Engineering and Science, Shibaura Institute of Technology, Saitama, Japan
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- Graduate School of Engineering and Science, Shibaura Institute of Technology, Saitama, Japan
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- Graduate School of Engineering and Science, Shibaura Institute of Technology, Saitama, Japan
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- College of Systems Engineering and Science, Shibaura Institute of Technology, Saitama, Japan
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- Graduate School of Health Management, Keio University, Fujisawa, Japan
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- Department of Sports Research, Japan Institute of Sports Sciences, Tokyo, Japan
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- School of Management, Shizuoka Sangyo University, Iwata, Japan
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- Graduate School of Engineering and Science, Shibaura Institute of Technology, Saitama, Japan
- Research Fellow of Japanese Society for the Promotion of Science, Tokyo, Japan
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Pedrosa GF, Machado SC, Diniz RCR, de Lacerda LT, Martins-Costa HC, de Andrade AGP, Bemben M, Chagas MH, Lima FV. The Effects of Altering the Concentric/Eccentric Phase Times on EMG Response, Lactate Accumulation and Work Completed When Training to Failure. J Hum Kinet 2020; 73:33-44. [PMID: 32774535 PMCID: PMC7386151 DOI: 10.2478/hukin-2019-0132] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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This study compared the electromyographic response, the blood lactate concentration (BLC), and the maximum number of repetitions (MNR) between protocols of different concentric/eccentric duration taken to muscle failure. This comparison may help to understand how different concentric/eccentric duration may influence performance and the central and metabolic responses in trained men. Seventeen strength-trained men performed two protocols in a counterbalanced design. Three sets of the Smith bench press exercise were performed to failure at 60% of the one-repetition maximum (1RM) using each protocol (4-s concentric/2-s eccentric [4 s: 2 s]; and 2-s concentric/4-s eccentric [2 s: 4 s]). The normalized root mean square (EMGRMS) and the mean frequency (EMGMF) of the electromyographic signals for the pectoralis major and the triceps brachii were compared in the first, middle, and last repetitions. The BLC was assessed at rest, during and after the test sessions. To compare the EMG and BLC, a 3-way ANOVA with repeated measures with a post hoc Tukey's test was used. To compare the MNR performed across the sets, an ANOVA-type rank test with the Dunn's post hoc test was used. The ANOVA indicated a greater EMGRMS for Protocol 4 s: 2 s in the pectoralis major and a lower EMGMF for Protocol 4 s: 2 s in the triceps brachii at the middle and last repetitions. Both protocols increased the EMGRMS and decreased the EMGMF across repetitions. Despite the results show different levels of activation and neuromuscular fatigue between protocols, the BLC and the MNR were similar.
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- Gustavo Ferreira Pedrosa
- Weight Training Laboratory, School of Physical Education, Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy of the Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
- Centro de Instrução e Adaptação da Aeronáutica, Lagoa Santa, Brazil
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- Weight Training Laboratory, School of Physical Education, Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy of the Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
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- Weight Training Laboratory, School of Physical Education, Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy of the Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
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- Weight Training Laboratory, School of Physical Education, Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy of the Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
- Department of Physical Education and Sports, Technological Education Federal Center of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
- Laboratory of Movement Analysis and Human Performance, Department of Physical Education, Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
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- Weight Training Laboratory, School of Physical Education, Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy of the Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
- Laboratory of Movement Analysis and Human Performance, Department of Physical Education, Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
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- Biomechanical Laboratory of Physical Education, Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy of the Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
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- Department of Health and Exercise Science. University of Oklahoma, Norman, United States
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- Weight Training Laboratory, School of Physical Education, Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy of the Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
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- Weight Training Laboratory, School of Physical Education, Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy of the Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
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Murawa M, Fryzowicz A, Kabacinski J, Jurga J, Gorwa J, Galli M, Zago M. Muscle activation varies between high-bar and low-bar back squat. PeerJ 2020; 8:e9256. [PMID: 32551198 PMCID: PMC7289144 DOI: 10.7717/peerj.9256] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2020] [Accepted: 05/08/2020] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Background Differences in the muscular activity between the high-bar back squat (HBBS) and the low-bar back squat (LBBS) on the same representative group of experienced powerlifters are still scarcely investigated. The main purpose of the study was to compare the normalized bioelectrical activity and maximal angles within single homogeneous group between the HBBS and LBBS for 60% one repetition maximum (1RM), 65% 1RM and 70% 1RM. Methods Twelve healthy men (age 24.3 ± 2.8 years, height 178.8 ± 5.6 cm, body mass 88.3 ± 11.5 kg), experienced in powerlifting performed HBBS and LBBS with comparable external loads equal 60% 1RM, 65% 1RM, and 70% 1RM. Electromyography (EMG) signals of muscle groups were synchronously recorded alongside kinematic data (joints angle) by means of a motion capture system. Results EMG activity during eccentric phase of squat motion were significantly higher during LBBS than in HBBS for all selected muscles (60% 1RM and 65% 1RM) (p < 0.05). All examined muscles were more activated during concentric phase of the squat cycle (p < 0.05). In the concentric phase, significant differences between the loads were generally not observed between just 5% 1RM change in load level for LBBS. Conclusions Our results confirmed significant differences in muscles activation between both squat techniques. Muscle activity during eccentric phase of squat motion were significantly higher during LBBS than HBBS. The differences are crucial for posterior muscle chain during eccentric phase of squat cycle.
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- Michal Murawa
- Department of Biomechanics, Poznan University of Physical Education, Poznan, Poland
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- Department of Biomechanics, Poznan University of Physical Education, Poznan, Poland
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- Department of Biomechanics, Poznan University of Physical Education, Poznan, Poland
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- Department of Biomechanics, Poznan University of Physical Education, Poznan, Poland
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- Department of Biomechanics, Poznan University of Physical Education, Poznan, Poland
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- Dipartimento di Elettronica, Informazione e Bioignegneria, Politecnico di Milano, Milano, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Elettronica, Informazione e Bioignegneria, Politecnico di Milano, Milano, Italy
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Vargas S, Petro JL, Romance R, Bonilla DA, Florido MÁ, Kreider RB, Schoenfeld BJ, Benítez-Porres J. Comparison of changes in lean body mass with a strength- versus muscle endurance-based resistance training program. Eur J Appl Physiol 2019; 119:933-940. [DOI: 10.1007/s00421-019-04082-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2018] [Accepted: 01/17/2019] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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van den Tillaar R. Effect of Descent Velocity upon Muscle Activation and Performance in Two-Legged Free Weight Back Squats. Sports (Basel) 2019; 7:sports7010015. [PMID: 30621028 PMCID: PMC6359524 DOI: 10.3390/sports7010015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2018] [Revised: 12/30/2018] [Accepted: 01/03/2019] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Background: The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of descent velocity during two-legged full back squats upon muscle activation and squat ascent performance. Methods: Eleven healthy resistance-training males (age: 24 ± 6 years, body mass: 89.5 ± 21.5 kg, height: 1.84 ± 0.10 m) performed 4-repetition maximum (4-RM) two-legged full squats with slow, normal, and fast descent phases. Kinematics and muscle activity of ten muscles divided into five regions were measured. Results: The main findings were that maximal and minimal velocity were lower and maximal velocity occurred later in the slow condition, while there was no difference in second peak velocity or ascent displacement when compared with the normal and fast conditions. Furthermore, no differences in muscle activation were found as an effect of the descent velocity. Conclusion: It was concluded that the slow descent velocity had a negative effect upon the ascent phase, because of the lower peak velocity and peak force increasing the chance of failure. The lower velocities were not caused by lower pre-activation of the muscles but were probably a result of potentiation and/or utilization of stored elastic energy and/or the stretch reflex.
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- Roland van den Tillaar
- Department of Sport Sciences and Physical Education, Nord University, 7600 Levanger, Norway.
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Hackett DA, Davies TB, Orr R, Kuang K, Halaki M. Effect of movement velocity during resistance training on muscle-specific hypertrophy: A systematic review. Eur J Sport Sci 2018; 18:473-482. [PMID: 29431597 DOI: 10.1080/17461391.2018.1434563] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Currently, it is unclear whether manipulation of movement velocity during resistance exercise has an effect on hypertrophy of specific muscles. The purpose of this systematic review of literature was to investigate the effect of movement velocity during resistance training on muscle hypertrophy. Five electronic databases were searched using terms related to movement velocity and resistance training. Inclusion criteria were randomised and non-randomised comparative studies; published in English; included healthy adults; used dynamic resistance exercise interventions directly comparing fast training to slower movement velocity training; matched in prescribed intensity and volume; duration ≥4 weeks; and measured muscle hypertrophy. A total of six studies were included involving 119 untrained participants. Hypertrophy of the quadriceps was examined in five studies and of the biceps brachii in two studies. Three studies found significantly greater increases in hypertrophy of the quadriceps for moderate-slow compared to fast training. For the remaining studies examining the quadriceps, significant within-group increase in hypertrophy was found for only moderate-slow training in one study and for only fast training in the other study. The two studies that examined hypertrophy of the biceps brachii found greater increases for fast compared to moderate-slow training. Caution is required when interpreting the findings from this review due to the low number of studies, hence insufficient data. Future longitudinal randomised controlled studies in cohorts of healthy adults are required to confirm and extend our findings.
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- Daniel A Hackett
- a Discipline of Exercise and Sports Science, Faculty of Health Sciences , The University of Sydney , Sydney , NSW , Australia
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- a Discipline of Exercise and Sports Science, Faculty of Health Sciences , The University of Sydney , Sydney , NSW , Australia
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- a Discipline of Exercise and Sports Science, Faculty of Health Sciences , The University of Sydney , Sydney , NSW , Australia
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- a Discipline of Exercise and Sports Science, Faculty of Health Sciences , The University of Sydney , Sydney , NSW , Australia
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- a Discipline of Exercise and Sports Science, Faculty of Health Sciences , The University of Sydney , Sydney , NSW , Australia
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Toyomura J, Mori H, Tayashiki K, Yamamoto M, Kanehisa H, Maeo S. Efficacy of downhill running training for improving muscular and aerobic performances. Appl Physiol Nutr Metab 2017; 43:403-410. [PMID: 29182895 DOI: 10.1139/apnm-2017-0538] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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This study investigated effects of downhill (DR) versus level (LR) running training on various muscular and aerobic performances. Eighteen healthy young males conducted either DR (DR group (DRG), n = 10: -10% slope) or LR (LR group (LRG), n = 8) training at a target heart rate (HR) associated with lactate threshold (LT) for 20 min·session-1, 3 sessions·week-1, for 5 weeks. Before and after the interventions, the following variables were measured: knee extension torque (-150, -30, 0, 30, 150°·s-1), leg extension power (simultaneous hip and knee extension: 0.8 m·s-1), squat and countermovement jump height, rebound jump index (jump height·contact time-1), 20-m linear sprint and change-of-direction (Pro-agility and V-cut tests) time, and aerobic capacity (maximal oxygen uptake, energy cost at LT, and velocity at maximal oxygen uptake and LT) on a level surface. Throughout the training sessions, HR during running did not differ between the groups (DRG: 77.7% ± 4.6% vs LRG: 76.4% ± 4.6% of maximal HR; average across all sessions), while velocity was significantly higher for DRG (14.5 ± 1.1 vs 12.0 ± 1.9 km·h-1). After the training, DRG significantly improved knee extension torque at all angular velocities (9%-24%) and change-of-direction time for both tests (2%-3%), with no changes in other parameters. LRG significantly improved maximal oxygen uptake (5%), energy cost at LT (3%), and velocity at maximal oxygen uptake (7%), without changes in others. These results suggest that DR training has a greater potential to improve the knee extension strength and change-of-direction ability, but has little effect on the aerobic capacity, compared with HR-matched LR training.
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- Junichi Toyomura
- a Department of Sports and Life Sciences, National Institute of Fitness and Sports in Kanoya, 1 Shiromizu, Kanoya, Kagoshima, 891-2393, Japan.,b Miura Dolphins Co. Ltd., 3-10-3 Sendagaya, Shibuya, Tokyo, 151-0051, Japan
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- c Research Organization of Science and Technology, Ritsumeikan University, 1-1-1 Nojo-Higashi, Kusatsu, Shiga, 525-8577, Japan.,d Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, 5-3-1 Koujimachi, Chiyoda, Tokyo, 102-0088, Japan
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- a Department of Sports and Life Sciences, National Institute of Fitness and Sports in Kanoya, 1 Shiromizu, Kanoya, Kagoshima, 891-2393, Japan
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- a Department of Sports and Life Sciences, National Institute of Fitness and Sports in Kanoya, 1 Shiromizu, Kanoya, Kagoshima, 891-2393, Japan
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- a Department of Sports and Life Sciences, National Institute of Fitness and Sports in Kanoya, 1 Shiromizu, Kanoya, Kagoshima, 891-2393, Japan
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- d Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, 5-3-1 Koujimachi, Chiyoda, Tokyo, 102-0088, Japan.,e Faculty of Sport Sciences, Waseda University, 2-579-15 Mikajima, Tokorozawa, Saitama, 359-1192, Japan.,f School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences, Loughborough University, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 3TU, UK
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Tayashiki K, Mizuno F, Kanehisa H, Miyamoto N. Causal effect of intra-abdominal pressure on maximal voluntary isometric hip extension torque. Eur J Appl Physiol 2017; 118:93-99. [PMID: 29085998 DOI: 10.1007/s00421-017-3748-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2017] [Accepted: 10/18/2017] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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PURPOSE Intra-abdominal pressure (IAP) has been recently shown to be associated specifically with maximal voluntary isometric contraction (MVC) torque of hip extension, although the causal relationship remains unclear. The present study aimed to elucidate whether IAP has a causal effect on hip extension MVC torque. METHODS IAP during hip extension MVC was changed by controlling the lung volume (i.e., depth of inspiration). Twelve healthy males conducted MVCs of hip extension during breath-hold at full inspiration (inspiratory condition) or expiration (expiratory condition), or during normal breath-hold (normal condition). IAP during MVCs was measured a pressure transducer placed in the rectum. RESULTS The IAP during hip extension MVC was significantly higher in inspiratory condition (132.0 ± 46.1 mmHg) than in the other two conditions and also higher in normal condition (104.6 ± 35.9 mmHg) than in expiratory condition (77.0 ± 39.1 mmHg). The hip extension MVC torque was significantly higher in inspiratory condition (297.7 ± 82.7 N m) than in expiratory condition (266.4 ± 84.5 N m). In each condition, the hip extension MVC torque correlated with IAP during the MVC task. CONCLUSION The current results suggest that IAP has a positive causal effect on hip extension MVC torque and that a sufficient increase in IAP directly leads to an enhancement of hip extension MVC torque.
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- Kota Tayashiki
- National Institute of Fitness and Sports in Kanoya, 1 Shiromizu, Kanoya, Kagoshima, 891-2311, Japan
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- National Institute of Fitness and Sports in Kanoya, 1 Shiromizu, Kanoya, Kagoshima, 891-2311, Japan
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- National Institute of Fitness and Sports in Kanoya, 1 Shiromizu, Kanoya, Kagoshima, 891-2311, Japan
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- National Institute of Fitness and Sports in Kanoya, 1 Shiromizu, Kanoya, Kagoshima, 891-2311, Japan.
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Tayashiki K, Hirata K, Ishida K, Kanehisa H, Miyamoto N. Associations of maximal voluntary isometric hip extension torque with muscle size of hamstring and gluteus maximus and intra-abdominal pressure. Eur J Appl Physiol 2017; 117:1267-1272. [PMID: 28429109 DOI: 10.1007/s00421-017-3617-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2016] [Accepted: 04/17/2017] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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PURPOSE Muscle size of the hamstring and gluteus maximus (GM) as well as intra-abdominal pressure (IAP) are considered as factors affecting the torque development during hip extension. This study examined the associations of torque development during maximal voluntary isometric hip extension with IAP and muscle size of the hamstring and GM. METHODS Anatomical cross-sectional area (ACSA) of the hamstring and thickness of GM were determined in 20 healthy young males using an ultrasonography apparatus (Experiment 1). Torque and IAP were simultaneously measured while subjects performed maximal voluntary isometric hip extension. The IAP was measured using a pressure transducer placed in the rectum and determined at the time at which the developed torque reached to the maximal. In Experiment 2, torque and IAP were measured during maximal voluntary isometric hip flexion in 18 healthy young males. RESULTS The maximal hip extension torque was significantly correlated with the IAP (r = 0.504, P = 0.024), not with the ACSA of the hamstring (r = 0.307, P = 0.188) or the thickness of GM (r = 0.405, P = 0.076). The relationship was still significant even when the ACSA of the hamstring and the thickness of GM were adjusted statistically (r = 0.486, P = 0.041). The maximal hip flexion torque was not significantly correlated with the IAP (r = -0.118, P = 0.642). CONCLUSION The current results suggest that IAP can contribute independently of the muscle size of the agonists to maximal voluntary hip extension torque.
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- Kota Tayashiki
- National Institute of Fitness and Sports in Kanoya, 1 Shiromizu, Kanoya, Kagoshima, 891-2393, Japan
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- National Institute of Fitness and Sports in Kanoya, 1 Shiromizu, Kanoya, Kagoshima, 891-2393, Japan
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- National Institute of Fitness and Sports in Kanoya, 1 Shiromizu, Kanoya, Kagoshima, 891-2393, Japan
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- National Institute of Fitness and Sports in Kanoya, 1 Shiromizu, Kanoya, Kagoshima, 891-2393, Japan
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- National Institute of Fitness and Sports in Kanoya, 1 Shiromizu, Kanoya, Kagoshima, 891-2393, Japan.
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Davies TB, Kuang K, Orr R, Halaki M, Hackett D. Effect of Movement Velocity During Resistance Training on Dynamic Muscular Strength: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Sports Med 2017; 47:1603-1617. [DOI: 10.1007/s40279-017-0676-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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