Eletromyographic study of the Rectus femoris and Bíceps femoris (long head) muscles during bilateral isotonic contraction in a 450 leg press apparatus

The aim of this study was to compare the bilateral electric activity of the rectus femoris (RF) and biceps femoris long head (BF) muscles during flexion and extension isotonic movements of the thigh and leg. Six men and six women accomplished all movements in 45° Leg Press apparatus with 30% and 60%...

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Main Authors: Fernando Nazario-de-Rezende, Eduardo Gaspareto Haddad, Gilmar da Cunha Sousa, Luiz Fernando Gouvea e Silva, Alexandre Goncalves, Guilherme Gulart de Agostine, Daniela Cristina de Oliveira Silva
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade Federal de Uberlândia 2007-06-01
Series:Bioscience Journal
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Online Access:https://seer.ufu.br/index.php/biosciencejournal/article/view/6810