Acute neuromuscular response during eccentric overload protocol by using a mechanical device to increase the load

The aim of this study was to propose a mechanical device that could increase the mechanical load during the entire eccentric (ECC) action on a knee flexor machine and to compare the muscular activity when the device was used during a testing protocol. Fifteen physically active women were recruited,...

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Main Authors: Marcel B Lanza, Antônio E M Pertence, André G P Andrade, Gustavo H Peixoto, Leonardo B Felix, Mauro H Chagas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina 2017-11-01
Series:Revista Brasileira de Cineantropometria e Desempenho Humano
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Online Access:https://periodicos.ufsc.br/index.php/rbcdh/article/view/46174