The purposes of this study were to measure the acute effects of knee wraps (KWs) on knee and hip joint kinematics, dynamic muscle activation from the vastus lateralis (VL) and gluteus maximus (GM), and rating of perceived exertion (RPE) during the back squat exercise at 2 different intensities. Fourteen resistance-trained men (age: 24 ± 4 years, height: 176 ± 6 cm, body mass: 81 ± 11 kg, back squat 1 repetition maximum [1RM]: 107 ± 30 kg, 3 ± 1 year of back squat experience) performed 1 set of 3 repetitions under 4 different conditions, to a depth of approximately 90 degrees of knee joint flexion, and in random order: KWs at 60% 1RM (KW60), KWs at 90% 1RM (KW90), without knee wraps (NWs) at 60% 1RM (NW60), and NWs at 90% 1RM (NW90). The dependent variables obtained were vertical and horizontal bar displacement, peak joint angle in the sagittal plane (hip and knee joints), concentric and eccentric muscle activation (by integrated electromyography) from the VL and GM, and RPE. For muscle activity, there were significant decreases in the VL NWs at 60% 1RM (p = 0.013) and a significant increase NWs at 90% 1RM (p = 0.037). There was a significant increase in VL muscle activity at 90% 1RM, when compared with 60% 1RM (KW: p = 0.001, effect size (ES) = 1.51 and NW: p < 00.001, ES = 1.67). There was a decrease in GM muscle activity NWs only at 60% 1RM (p = 0.014). There was a significant increase in GM muscle activity at 90% 1RM, when compared with 60% 1RM (KW: p < 0.001 and NW: p < 0.001). For peak hip joint flexion angle, there was significant decreases between intensities (90% 1RM < 60% 1RM) only to NWs condition (p = 0.009), and there was greater knee flexion NWs for both intensities: 60% 1RM (p < 0.001) and 90% 1RM (p = 0.018). For normalized vertical barbell displacement, there were significant differences between intensities when using KWs (p = 0.022). There were significant differences in RPE between 60 and 90% 1RM for each condition: KWs (p < 0.001) and NWs (p < 0.001). In conclusion, the use of KWs results in decreased muscle activation of the VL at the same intensity (90% 1RM).
RESUMOIntrodução: A banda elástica pode afetar o desempenho durante exercícios de alta intensidade, reduzindo a ativação muscular, o que pode influenciar o efeito de potencialização pós-ativação, que depende de alta intensidade para o exercício subsequente que visa potência. Objetivo: Verificar os efeitos agudos no desempenho do salto com contramovimento (SCM) após o agachamento em alta intensidade com e sem o uso da banda elástica de joelhos em sujeitos treinados em força. Métodos: Participaram do estudo 14 homens (idade: 24 ± 4 anos, estatura: 176 ± 6 cm, massa corporal: 81 ± 11 kg, 1RM: 107 ± 30 kgf ), treinados em força (>3 anos). Foram realizados três SCM antes e após três meio-agachamentos a 90% de 1RM nas condições com e sem a banda elástica de joelhos. Durante o SCM foram avaliados ativação muscular (IEMG) do vasto lateral (VL), glúteo máximo (GM), tempo de salto (TS) e impulso (IMP) por meio da força vertical de reação do solo (FRSv). Resultados: Os resultados mostraram que para o TS foi verificada diferença significante entre as condições pós-meio-agachamento (com e sem banda) (P = 0,044, TE = 1,02), sendo que os maiores valores foram observados para a condição sem banda. Para a IEMG de VL foi verificada diferença significante entre as condições pré e pós o meio-agachamento (com banda) (P = 0,029, TE = 1,68), sendo que os maiores valores foram observados para a IEMG com banda. Para a IEMG de GM e para o IMP não foram verificadas diferenças significantes entre as condições. Conclusão: Após a utilização da banda elástica de joelhos durante o exercício agachamento, ocorreu uma redução na participação do vasto lateral durante o salto com contramovimento, afetando o tempo de contato, mas não a produção de impulso, e consequente desempenho.Palavras-chave: força muscular, desempenho atlético, treinamento de resistência. ABSTRACT Introduction: Knee wraps can affect the muscular performance during high-intensity exercises by reducing muscle activation, which may influence the effect of post-activation potentiation, which depends on high intensity for the following power exercise. Objective: To investigate the acute effects on the performance with counter-movement jump (CMJ) after high-intensity squat with and without the use of knee wraps in resistance trained subjects.Methods: The study included 14 men (aged 24±4 years, height: 176±6cm, weight: 81±11kg, 1RM: 107±30kgf ) resistance trained (>3 years). Three SCM were performed before and after three back squats at 90% of 1RM with and without the knee wraps. During the CMJ muscle activation (IEMG) of the vastus lateralis (VL) and gluteus maximus (GM), jump time (JT), and impulse (IMP) through the force of vertical ground reaction (FRSV
REsUMOIntrodução: A manipulação do intervalo entre séries pode influenciar o desempenho de atividades subsequentes. Objetivo: Comparar o efeito do intervalo de alongamento estático de forma continua e intermitente no desempenho de flexores de punho. Métodos: A amostra foi composta por 14 adultos jovens, hígidos, do gênero masculino (idade 31±9 anos; estatura 178±0,7 cm; massa 85±12 Kg). Foi avaliada a amplitude de movimento passivo (ADMP) em extensão de punho, a força isométrica máxima de flexão de punho associado a eletromiografia superficial antes e depois de dois protocolos de alongamento com diferentes intervalos entre séries. Para cada sujeito, um dos membros superiores foi alongado com o protocolo contínuo (CON INT (81°±10 and 94°±10, P<0.001) and CON (87°±12 and 96°±11, P=0.004). The results for peak force showed significant reduction in post-intervention conditions for both protocols: INT (205±54 Kgf and 148±56 Kgf, P<0.001) and CON (211±39 Kg and 144±36 Kgf, P<0.001). The results for the rate of force development showed significant increase in pre and post-intervention conditions for both protocols INT (0.52 ± 0.29 Kgf/ms and 1.24±0.45 Kgf/ms, P<0.001) and CON (0.43±0.29 Kgf/ms and 1.11±0.34 Kgf/ms, P<0.001). Conclusion: Both protocols increased the passive range of motion, reduced the peak force and the rate of force development, without changes in the activation of wrist flexors.
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