Effects of two days of isokinetic training on strength and electromyographic amplitude in the agonist and antagonist muscles

Travis W. Beck, Terry J. Housh, Glen O. Johnson, Joseph P. Weir, Joel T. Cramer, Jared W. Coburn, Moh H. Malek, Michelle Mielke

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Abstract

T.W., T.J. Housh, G.O. Johnson, J.P. Weir, J.T. Cramer, J.W. Coburn, M.H. Malek, and M. Mielke. Effects of two days of isokinetic training on strength and electromyographic amplitude in the agonist and antagonist muscles. J. Strength Cond. Res. 21(3):757-762. 2007.-The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of 2 days of isokinetic training of the forearm flexors and extensors on strength and electromyographic (EMG) amplitude for the agonist and antagonist muscles. Seventeen men (mean ± SD age = 21.9 ± 2.8 years) were randomly assigned to 1 of 2 groups: (a) a training group (TRN; n = 8), or (b) a control group (CTL; n = 9). The subjects in the TRN group were tested for maximal isometric and concentric isokinetic (randomly ordered velocities of 60, 180, and 300°-s-1) torque of the dominant forearm flexors and extensors before (pretest) and after (posttest) 2 days of isokinetic strength training. Each training session involved 6 sets of 10 maximal concentric isokinetic muscle actions of the forearm flexors and extensors at a velocity of 180°s-1. The subjects in the CTL group were also tested for strength but did not perform any training. Surface EMG signals were detected from the biceps brachii and triceps brachii muscles during the strength testing. The results indicated that there were no significant (p > 0.05) pre- to posttest changes in forearm flexion and extension torque or EMG amplitude for the agonist and antagonist muscles. Thus, unlike previous studies of the quadriceps femoris muscles, these findings for the forearm flexors and extensors suggested that 2 days of isokinetic training may not be sufficient to elicit significant increases in strength. These results may have implications for the number of visits that are required for rehabilitation after injury, surgery, or both.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)757-762
Number of pages6
JournalJournal of strength and conditioning research
Volume21
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - Aug 2007
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Electromyography
  • Peak torque
  • Very short-term training

ASJC Scopus subject areas

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

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