Comparison of three different surface plank exercises on core muscle activity

Liu, Jin; Jeong, Kwanghyun; Lee, Hyuna; Shin, Jaeyeon; Choi, Jaelim; Kang, Seungbeom; Lee, Byoung-Hee

doi:10.14474/ptrs.2016.5.1.29

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“…5 In recent years, various studies have been reported on posture to maximize the effects of plank exercise performance. 6 Many studies on effective exercise methods have been reported on not only the general plank position, but also on the use of a sling, Swiss ball, Togu, etc using an unstable support surface, 7,8 as well as arm angles and changes in various lower extremity conditions etc. 9,10 Slings exercises are composed of multifaceted exercises performed in multiple planes and joints through the use of the effects of gravity placed on the body weight, and are difficult to adapt to and maintain balance due to changes in inclination.…”

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The Effect of Plank Exercises with Hip Abduction Using Sling on Trunk Muscle Activation in Healthy Adults

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Purpose: The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of healthy persons performing a plank exercise with hip abduction and use of sling on trunk muscle activity. Methods: Twenty-three subjects participated in this study. Muscle activities of the multifidus, rectus abdominis, external oblique and internal oblique were assessed with electromyography (EMG) while the subjects performed 6 various types of plank exercises in random order.Results: There was a significant difference in multifidus and internal oblique on the supported side and the multifidus, external oblique, and internal oblique on the elevated side (p< 0.05), and differences in plank methods were significantly higher in the multifidus, rectus abdominis, external oblique, internal oblique of the supported side and the rectus abdominis, external oblique and internal oblique on the elevated side (p< 0.05). In addition, post-hoc analysis of the various plank methods showed that muscle activity was significantly higher during the general plank exercise compared with the knee-supported-in-sling plank exercises (p < 0.05), and was significantly higher with the ankle-supported-in-sling plank exercises compared with the general plank exercise. Conclusion: There was greater trunk muscle activity with plank exercises performed with the ankle-supported-in-sling and hip abduction plank exercises compared with the general or knee-supported-in-sling plank exercises. Through this study, various plank exercises have been discovered that can be selected at different intensities for core muscle training purposes based on trunk muscle strength.

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The Effect of Plank Exercises with Hip Abduction Using Sling on Trunk Muscle Activation in Healthy Adults

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“…However, in cases where exercise planning to improve the overall strength and muscular endurance, the activation level of the muscles with the primary lifting role in performed exercises could determine the exercise preference. Plank and bridge exercises increase the overall body strength, and could also be used for therapeutic purposes (6,10). In addition, these exercises are frequently preferred in clinical applications because they contain isometric contractions that are suitable for problems such as painful range of motion or muscle weakness (28).…”

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“…Plank and bridge exercises are some of the most commonly used calisthenic exercises in terms of both the development of the strength and their therapeutic benefits. Plank and bridge exercises are posture exercises designed to use bodyweight to resist gravity (6). They are known to be beneficial in improving muscular endurance and gaining essential strength (7).…”

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An Examination of Thigh Muscle Activations in Bridge-Plank Exercises Performed on Different Grounds

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Türk Fizyoterapi Ve Rehabilitasyon Dergisi

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The study aimed to examine hamstring-quadriceps muscle activations of the supine bridge and reverse plank exercises that are performed for both improving the overall body strength and contributing to the treatment in the process following an injury on different grounds. Methods: Ten participants (four males and six females, age=26.70±3.02 years) without regular sports habits were included in the study. Bilateral supine bridge and bilateral reverse plank exercises were practiced randomly on stable and unstable grounds. In the study, muscle activation values of vastus medialis (VM), vastus lateralis (VL), biceps femoris (BF) and semitendinosus (SEM) muscles of the participants were examined. Along with the muscle activation that occurred during the exercise, hamstring (BF+SEM)/quadriceps (VM+VL) ratio was also determined (H:Q). Results: The lowest co-activation ratio (most balanced H:Q activation) was observed on stable ground bridge exercise (5.83±4.04), and the largest co-activation ratio (hamstring dominant activation) was observed on stable ground plank exercise (8.84±6.60). No significant difference was found between exercises at H:Q co-activation ratio (p>0.05). A statistically significant difference was found in the quadriceps and hamstring group in terms of exercise and difference ground in favor of plank (p<0.05). Conclusion: Reverse plank exercise has greater agonist muscle activation than the supine bridge. Therefore, it is thought that bridge exercise could be advised in the rehabilitation process that necessitates a high level of balance, especially in co-activation ratio. Further study with various clinical problems may direct the process.

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“…The maximal voluntary isometric contraction (MVIC) was measured to standardize the action potential of each muscle. To encourage maximal activation of the rectus abdominis, subjects were instructed to perform trunk flexion from the supine position, bend and rotate the trunk to the opposite side for the external oblique, and lateral trunk rotation for the internal oblique muscle [15]. The evaluator provided resistance toward the opposite direction of each muscle position to the induce maximal isometric contraction of each muscle [16].…”

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Changes in muscle activity of the abdominal muscles according to exercise method and speed during dead bug exercise

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Lee

et al. 2017

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Objective: There are many types of exercises with upper and lower-limb action for activation of abdominal muscles for trunk stabilization. A comparison of the different exercise methods been very useful to enhance the result from the exercise for treatment. The purpose of this study was to investigate through surface electromyography (EMG) the changes in abdominal muscle activity during the performance of three different dead-bug exercise methods performed at three different speeds. Design: Cross-sectional study. Methods: The subjects were 30 healthy adults (13 males and 17 females). We instructed the subjects to perform three different dead-bug exercises. We also applied three different speeds to the dead-bug exercises; 60 bpm, 90 bpm, and 120 bpm with use of a metronome. The assessment of EMG was percentage of maximal voluntary isometric contraction on the rectus abdominis (RA), external oblique (EO), and internal oblique (IO). Results: EMG activation of the RA, EO and IO muscles was significantly greater at the higher speed (p<0.05). There was a significant increase in abdominal muscle activity during the dead-bug exercise performed with both the upper and lower extremities compared to that with only the upper extremity or the lower extremities (p<0.05).Conclusions: These findings demonstrate that the performance of the dead-bug exercise with both the upper and lower extremities combined at a high speed is more effective compared to other exercises. Therefore, it is suggested that more favourable and effective outcomes may occur when the type and speed of the exercise is chosen appropriately.

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Comparison of three different surface plank exercises on core muscle activity

Cited by 28 publications

References 10 publications

The Effect of Plank Exercises with Hip Abduction Using Sling on Trunk Muscle Activation in Healthy Adults

The Effect of Plank Exercises with Hip Abduction Using Sling on Trunk Muscle Activation in Healthy Adults

An Examination of Thigh Muscle Activations in Bridge-Plank Exercises Performed on Different Grounds

Changes in muscle activity of the abdominal muscles according to exercise method and speed during dead bug exercise

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