[Purpose] The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of whole-body
vibration exercise (WBVE) on isokinetic muscular function of the knee and jump performance
depending on different squatting positions. [Subjects] The subjects were 12 healthy adult
men who did not exercise regularly between the ages of 27 and 34. [Methods] WBVE was
performed with high squat position (SP), middle SP, and low SP. Before and after the
intervention, isokinetic muscular function of the knees and jump performance were
measured. [Results] Knee flexion peak torque at 60°/s and total work at 180°/s were
significantly increased after implementing WBVE. Jump height also significantly increased
after completing the exercise at all positions in comparison with the pre-exercise
programs. [Conclusion] The results of this study suggest that SP during WBVE is an
important factor stimulating positive effects on muscular function.
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