Comparison of lower extremity EMG between the 2-leg squat and modified single-leg squat in female athletes Article

McCurdy, K, O'Kelley, E, Kutz, M et al. (2010). Comparison of lower extremity EMG between the 2-leg squat and modified single-leg squat in female athletes . JOURNAL OF SPORT REHABILITATION, 19(1), 57-70. 10.1123/jsr.19.1.57

cited authors

  • McCurdy, K; O'Kelley, E; Kutz, M; Langford, G; Ernest, J; Torres, M

authors

abstract

  • Purpose: To compare EMG activity of selected hip and knee muscle groups in female athletes performing a modified single-leg squat and the 2-leg squat using the same relative intensity. Methods: Eleven Division I female athletes from a variety of sports (soccer, softball, and track) completed the study. EMG measurements were taken as the subjects completed 3 parallel repetitions at 85% of their 3-repetition maximum on each exercise. Mean and mean peak EMG data from the gluteus medius, hamstrings, and quadriceps and the quadriceps:hamstrings EMG ratio were compared between the 2 exercises. Results: Statistically higher mean (P < .01) and mean peak (P < .05) gluteus medius and mean and mean peak (P < .01) hamstring EMG activity occurred during the modified single-leg squat. The 2-leg squat produced higher mean and mean peak (P < .05) quadriceps activity and a higher quadriceps:hamstrings EMG ratio (P < .01). Conclusion: Musclerecruitment patterns appear to differ between the 2 types of squat exercises when performed at the same relative intensity by female athletes. © 2010 Human Kinetics, Inc.

publication date

  • January 1, 2010

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start page

  • 57

end page

  • 70

volume

  • 19

issue

  • 1