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Superimposed vibration on suspended push-ups.
Bernat Buscà1, Joan Aguilera-Castells1, Jordi Arboix-Alió1,2
1Faculty of Psychology, Education Sciences, and Sport Blanquerna, Ramon Llull University, Barcelona, Spain.
Peerj
|December 15, 2022
Summary
Superimposing vibration during suspended push-ups significantly increases muscle activity. Both 25 Hz and 40 Hz vibration frequencies enhance external oblique, anterior deltoid, and overall muscle engagement compared to non-vibration training.
Area of Science:
- Exercise Physiology
- Biomechanics
- Sports Science
Background:
- Vibration has been integrated into sports training to boost muscle activation and strength.
- Suspension training, a popular method, has seen the development of vibration systems to amplify its effects.
- This study investigates the impact of superimposed vibration on push-ups, a common strength and conditioning exercise.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the effects of superimposed vibration on muscle activation during suspended push-ups.
- To compare the muscle activity elicited by suspended push-ups with and without vibration at different frequencies (25 Hz and 40 Hz).
Main Methods:
- Twenty-eight physically active participants performed suspended push-ups under three conditions: non-vibration, 25 Hz vibration, and 40 Hz vibration.
- Muscle activation was measured using surface electromyography (sEMG) for key upper body muscles.
- Perceived exertion was recorded using the OMNI-Resistance scale.
Main Results:
- Superimposed vibration at 25 Hz and 40 Hz significantly increased muscle activity in the external obliques and anterior deltoids compared to non-vibration.
- Overall muscle activity was significantly higher with vibration (25 Hz and 40 Hz) compared to the non-vibration condition.
- Perceived exertion (OMNI-Res) was significantly higher under both 25 Hz and 40 Hz vibration conditions.
Conclusions:
- Superimposing vibration is a viable method to enhance muscle activity during suspended push-ups.
- Vibration training, particularly at 25 Hz and 40 Hz, offers a potent stimulus for muscle engagement in this exercise.
- This approach may provide an effective strategy for optimizing strength and conditioning outcomes.
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