BMJ

P-37 Caffeine increased neural activation and strength of the knee extensors during isometric and dynamic muscle actions

Introduction It has been shown that caffeine promotes vigilance, attention, mood and arousal 5. The potential mechanisms of caffeine’s action include its role as an adenosine receptor antagonist that ...
BMJ

ASSESSMENT OF HAMSTRING MUSCLE VOLUNTARY ACTIVATION: IMPACT OF CONTRACTION MODE AND PREVIOUS INJURY

Background Hamstring strain injury (HSI) burdens athletes due to high occurrence and recurrence rates. Previous surface EMG evidence suggests reduced voluntary activation (VA) may contribute to high ...
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Fig. 4 Percent changes of peak oxygen consumption and squat maximal voluntary contraction (MVC) after the 90-d HDBR. (IMAGE)

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Do warm-ups improve muscle strength?

Warming up before exercise may not increase your overall strength, but new research shows it gives your muscles the speed and explosive power needed for rapid movements. Study: The effect of muscle ...