Quadriceps electromyography during flywheel-based inertial training (FIT) and dynamic constant external resistance (DCER) squats at similar tempo

Lance M. Bollinger, Jason T. Brantley, Rebekah S. Carpenter, Mariam A. Haydon, Stuart Best, Mark G. Abel

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Abstract

Flywheel-based iso-inertial training (FIT) has been purported to provide enhanced adaptations to muscle overload compared to dynamic constant external resistance (DCER), but previous studies have not controlled for exercise intensity. We compared quadriceps electromyography (EMG) amplitude between FIT- and DCER-squats with similar tempo. Eleven (5 M and 6F) resistance-trained participants completed sets of five maximal velocity FIT (0.025 kg∙m2) and DCER (55 ± 15 %1RM) squats. Sagittal plane knee joint angles and surface EMG activity of the vastus lateralis (VL), vastus medialis (VM) and rectus femoris (RF) were measured. Repetition time and peak knee angles were similar between FIT and DCER squats. Mean knee angular velocity during the concentric (122.2 ± 23.6 vs. 108.9 ± 22.9, p = 0.022, Cohen’s D: 0.820), but not eccentric, phase was significantly greater during FIT. Peak VM (210.4 ± 49.3 vs. 177.5 ± 56.3 %MVIC, p = 0.001; Cohen’s D: 1.416), but not VL or RF, EMG amplitude was significantly greater in FIT compared to DCER. Mean EMG amplitude was significantly (p < 0.001) greater during the concentric than the eccentric phase for the VL and VM but not RF. Mean EMG amplitude was not significantly different between modes during either the concentric or eccentric phase. Quadriceps EMG amplitude is largely similar between FIT and DCER squats when matched for movement velocity.

Original languageEnglish
JournalSports Biomechanics
DOIs
StateAccepted/In press - 2022

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Keywords

  • EMG
  • Isoinertial
  • neuromuscular
  • resistance training
  • velocity-based training

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
  • Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation

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