Muscle activation during push-ups performed under stable and unstable conditions
Background/Objective: The purpose of this study was to analyze muscle activation when performing push-ups under different stability conditions. Methods: Physically fit young male university students (N = 30) performed five push-ups under stable conditions (on the floor) and using four unstable devic...
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doaj-e4ee05d572834858a5baad17003d006d2020-11-24T23:02:54ZengElsevierJournal of Exercise Science & Fitness1728-869X2015-12-01132949810.1016/j.jesf.2015.07.002Muscle activation during push-ups performed under stable and unstable conditionsSebastien Borreani0Joaquin Calatayud1Juan Carlos Colado2Diego Moya-Nájera3N. Travis Triplett4Fernando Martin5Research Group in Sport and Health, Laboratory of Physical Activity and Health, Department of Physical Education and Sports, University of Valencia, Valencia, SpainResearch Group in Sport and Health, Laboratory of Physical Activity and Health, Department of Physical Education and Sports, University of Valencia, Valencia, SpainResearch Group in Sport and Health, Laboratory of Physical Activity and Health, Department of Physical Education and Sports, University of Valencia, Valencia, SpainResearch Group in Sport and Health, Laboratory of Physical Activity and Health, Department of Physical Education and Sports, University of Valencia, Valencia, SpainDepartment of Health, Leisure, and Exercise Science, Appalachian State University, Boone, NC, USAResearch Group in Sport and Health, Laboratory of Physical Activity and Health, Department of Physical Education and Sports, University of Valencia, Valencia, SpainBackground/Objective: The purpose of this study was to analyze muscle activation when performing push-ups under different stability conditions. Methods: Physically fit young male university students (N = 30) performed five push-ups under stable conditions (on the floor) and using four unstable devices (wobble board, stability disc, fitness dome, and the TRX Suspension Trainer). The push-up speed was controlled using a metronome, and the testing order was randomized. The average amplitudes of the electromyographic (EMG) root mean square of the anterior deltoid (DELT), serratus anterior (SERRA), lumbar multifidus (LUMB), and rectus femoris (FEM) were recorded. The electromyographic signals were normalized to the maximum voluntary isometric contraction (MVIC). Results: No significant differences were found for the DELT [F(4,112) = 1.978; p = 0.130] among the conditions. However, statistically significant differences were found among the different conditions for the SERRA [F(4,60) = 17.649; p < 0.001], LUMB [F(4,76) = 12.334; p < 0.001], and FEM [F(4,104) = 24.676; p < 0.001] muscle activation. The suspended device was the only condition that elicited higher LUMB and FEM activation compared to the other conditions. Push-ups performed on the floor showed lower SERRA activation than those performed with all unstable devices. Conclusion: Not all unstable devices enhance muscle activation compared to traditional push-ups.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1728869X1500026XCoreEMGInstability |
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Sebastien Borreani Joaquin Calatayud Juan Carlos Colado Diego Moya-Nájera N. Travis Triplett Fernando Martin Muscle activation during push-ups performed under stable and unstable conditions Journal of Exercise Science & Fitness Core EMG Instability |
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Sebastien Borreani Joaquin Calatayud Juan Carlos Colado Diego Moya-Nájera N. Travis Triplett Fernando Martin |
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Muscle activation during push-ups performed under stable and unstable conditions |
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Muscle activation during push-ups performed under stable and unstable conditions |
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Muscle activation during push-ups performed under stable and unstable conditions |
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Muscle activation during push-ups performed under stable and unstable conditions |
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Muscle activation during push-ups performed under stable and unstable conditions |
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muscle activation during push-ups performed under stable and unstable conditions |
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Journal of Exercise Science & Fitness |
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1728-869X |
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Background/Objective: The purpose of this study was to analyze muscle activation when performing push-ups under different stability conditions.
Methods: Physically fit young male university students (N = 30) performed five push-ups under stable conditions (on the floor) and using four unstable devices (wobble board, stability disc, fitness dome, and the TRX Suspension Trainer). The push-up speed was controlled using a metronome, and the testing order was randomized. The average amplitudes of the electromyographic (EMG) root mean square of the anterior deltoid (DELT), serratus anterior (SERRA), lumbar multifidus (LUMB), and rectus femoris (FEM) were recorded. The electromyographic signals were normalized to the maximum voluntary isometric contraction (MVIC).
Results: No significant differences were found for the DELT [F(4,112) = 1.978; p = 0.130] among the conditions. However, statistically significant differences were found among the different conditions for the SERRA [F(4,60) = 17.649; p < 0.001], LUMB [F(4,76) = 12.334; p < 0.001], and FEM [F(4,104) = 24.676; p < 0.001] muscle activation. The suspended device was the only condition that elicited higher LUMB and FEM activation compared to the other conditions. Push-ups performed on the floor showed lower SERRA activation than those performed with all unstable devices.
Conclusion: Not all unstable devices enhance muscle activation compared to traditional push-ups. |
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