Journal article
Running versus strength-based warm-up: Acute effects on isometric knee extension function
European Journal of Applied Physiology, Vol.106(4), pp.573-581
2009
Abstract
This study investigated the influence of two warm-up protocols on neural and contractile parameters of knee extensors. A series of neuromuscular tests including voluntary and electrically evoked contractions were performed before and after running- (R WU; slow running, athletic drills, and sprints) and strength-based (S WU; bilateral 90° back squats, Olympic lifting movements and reactivity exercises) warm ups (duration ~40 min) in ten-trained subjects. The estimated overall mechanical work was comparable between protocols. Maximal voluntary contraction torque (+15.6%; P < 0.01 and +10.9%; P < 0.05) and muscle activation (+10.9 and +12.9%; P < 0.05) increased to the same extent after R WU and S WU, respectively. Both protocols caused a significant shortening of time to contract (−12.8 and −11.8% after R WU and S WU; P < 0.05), while the other twitch parameters did not change significantly. Running- and strength-based warm ups induce similar increase in knee extensors force-generating capacity by improving the muscle activation. Both protocols have similar effects on M-wave and isometric twitch characteristics.
Details
- Title
- Running versus strength-based warm-up: Acute effects on isometric knee extension function
- Authors/Creators
- O. Girard (Author/Creator) - Qatar Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine HospitalY. Carbonnel (Author/Creator) - Faculty (United Kingdom)R. Candau (Author/Creator) - Université de MontpellierG. Millet (Author/Creator) - University of Lausanne
- Publication Details
- European Journal of Applied Physiology, Vol.106(4), pp.573-581
- Publisher
- Springer Verlag
- Identifiers
- 991005542238907891
- Copyright
- © 2009 Springer-Verlag
- Murdoch Affiliation
- Murdoch University
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article
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