INTRODUCTION Have you ever stood in the gym and felt overwhelmed by the next steps in your quest to build muscle and strength? You’re not alone if it feels like cracking a complex code to create a weight training routine that works. Common questions can bounce around in your head, such as: How many sets? What reps? Which exercises actually work? How often should I even train? […]
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Abstract This EMG study examines the effectiveness of five popular biceps exercises—inclined curl, hammer curl, dumbbell curl, preacher curl, and wide-grip cable curl—in selectively activating the long and short heads of the biceps brachii using electromyography (EMG). Despite widespread beliefs about certain exercises targeting specific biceps heads, empirical evidence is often lacking. This research aimed to distinguish between anecdotal claims and scientific fact by analyzing […]
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Assessing Readiness: The Hidden Dangers of Drop Jump Tests in Injury Recovery By Mike Croskery and Heather Grandy, BEng, MASc, Article Summary: This study revealed greater limb asymmetry in an anterior cruciate ligament repair (ACLR) athlete during single-leg drop jumps at 30 cm heights, emphasizing the potential value of proper drop heights for Return to Play assessments (RTP). Differences in Reactive Strength Ratio (RSR), jump […]
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Check out my article on using EMG and inertial analysis to investigate how the hip stabilizers and leg muscles activate during a wide variety of unilateral movements compared to a bilateral squat. Click on the link below to read more on this topic as featured on Simplifaster.com Examining Unilateral and Bilateral Strength Training Exercises
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Read about the benefits and use of EMG and an inertial measurement unit (IMU) to help assess neuromuscular performance in hockey during the acceleration phase of a maximal on-ice sprint. Click on the link below to read more on this topic as featured on Simplifaster.com Assessing Neuromuscular Performance for Acceleration in Hockey
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Learn the science behind how muscles work in a world-champion powerlifter’s bench press! Click on the link below to read more on this topic as featured on Simplifaster.com. Using EMG and Inertial Analysis to Improve the Bench Press
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Take some time to read “Using BTS Technology to Improve Exercise Prescription for Strength and Hypertrophy” and learn how the latest technology is changing exercise selection. Click on the link below to read more on this topic as featured on Simplifaster.com Using BTS Technology to Improve Exercise Prescription for Strength and Hypertrophy
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Recovering from an injury can be a long and daunting process. ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) tears are among the most dreaded knee injuries an athlete can face. After surgery and all the required rehabilitation, a legitimate concern of re-injury and performance loss often remains when returning to sport. This is precisely why a thorough ACL injury risk assessment becomes crucial. For young athletes, especially, the […]
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Returning to your former in-shape self can sometimes seem like a daunting task. Knowing how to take the first few steps in this journey can help make it easier and more effective.
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Dealing with “pulled” muscles and strains At one point in our lives, almost all of us have felt that odd pulling sensation in a muscle, followed by an uncomfortable spasm when performing an exercise or movement. Often, at the time, it feels awkward, tight, or even slightly painful, but we figure we can continue with what we were doing, only to find later on that […]
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