The Effect of 12 variations of the bench press exercise on the EMG activity of three heads of the pectoralis major

This study compared the activation of the clavicular, sternocostal and abdominal heads of the pectoralis major (PM) and the long portion of the triceps brachii during the execution of the bench press with several inclinations, grip types, and grip widths. Thirteen healthy men with more than a year o...

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Main Authors: Xavier Roy, Keven Arseneault, Pierre Sercia
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: International Universities Strength and Conditioning Association 2020-12-01
Series:International Journal of Strength and Conditioning
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Online Access:https://journal.iusca.org/index.php/Journal/article/view/39