Electromyographical Comparison of Muscle Activation Patterns Across Three Commonly Performed Kettlebell Exercises

Lyons, Brian; Mayo, Jerry J.; Tucker, William S.; Wax, Ben; Hendrix, Russell

doi:10.1519/jsc.0000000000001771

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“…knee bendDicus et al (2018) [64]2121.4 ± 0.5 (F)20.9 ± 0.7 (M)69.7 ± 20.4 (F)79.2 ± 12.1 (M)M / FYnovicedeltoid + pec. Majorpressother25% 1RMdumbbellLim et al (2018)2422.5 ± 3.370.82 ± 7.2M / FYnovicetrunk + lower limb2H swinghardstyle3multipleLyons et al (2017) [65]1421.5 ± 2.0385.53 ± 8.11MYnovicetrunk + upper + lower limbsswing, clean + snatchother4.5–32clean + snatchRajala et al (2016)921.4 ± 1.867.4 ± 9.6FYnovicelower limb2H swingother4.5OH swingSt-Onge et al (2018) [66]1231.6 ± 8.272.4 ± 13.2M / FYproficientshoulder girdleTurkish get-uphardstyle8 (F) 16 (M)noneVan Gelder et al (2015) [58]2324 ± 1.9761.8 ± 8.79 (F)80.5 ± 10.0 (M)M / FYnovicegluteal + biceps femoris2H swingother8–161H swingWu et al (2019)1922.2 ± 1.176.0 ± 13.3MYnovicelower limbsquat + lungeother20-Zebis et al (2013) [67]1623 ± 366.2 ± 7.4FYnovicehamstring2H swinghardstyle12–16multiple 1H one-handed, 2H two-handed, 1RM 1 repetition maximum, OH overhead, abd n abduction, dbl. double…”

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“…Hypotheses may be made regarding potential longitudinal adaptations in the characteristics and performance of skeletal muscle, such as strength and hypertrophy. However, conclusions cannot be made about muscle activation, force and mechanisms of force production, or inferences made from longitudinal outcomes based solely on sEMG amplitude [141] The use of unconventional exercises [64, 65] adds further complexity to the interpretation. With execution of a swing influenced by so many variables, it is likely that the differences between swing types may not be clinically meaningful, although considered important within their own discipline.…”

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Kettlebell training in clinical practice: a scoping review

Meigh

Keogh

Schram

et al. 2019

BMC Sports Sci Med Rehabil

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Background A scoping review of scientific literature on the effects of kettlebell training. There are no authoritative guidelines or recommendations for using kettlebells within a primary care setting. Our review objectives were to identify the extent, range and nature of the available evidence, to report on the types of evidence currently available to inform clinical practice, to synthesise key concepts, and identify gaps in the research knowledge base. Methods Following the PRISMA-ScR Checklist, we conducted a search of 10 electronic databases from inception to 1 February 2019. There were no exclusions in searching for publications. A single reviewer screened the literature and abstracted data from relevant publications. Articles were grouped and charted by concepts and themes relevant to primary care, and narratively synthesised. Effect sizes from longitudinal studies were identified or calculated, and randomised controlled trials assessed for methodological quality. Results Eight hundred and twenty-nine records were identified to 1 February 2019. Four hundred and ninety-six were screened and 170 assessed for eligibility. Ninety-nine publications met the inclusion criteria. Effect sizes were typically trivial to small. One trial used a pragmatic hardstyle training program among healthy college-age participants. Two trials reported the effects of kettlebell training in clinical conditions. Thirty-three studies explicitly used ‘hardstyle’ techniques and 4 investigated kettlebell sport. Also included were 6 reviews, 22 clinical/expert opinions and 3 case reports of injury. Two reviewers independently evaluated studies using a modified Downs & Black checklist. Conclusions A small number of longitudinal studies, which are largely underpowered and of low methodological quality, provide the evidence-informed therapist with little guidance to inform the therapeutic prescription of kettlebells within primary care. Confidence in reported effects is low to very low. The strength of recommendation for kettlebell training improving measures of physical function is weak, based on the current body of literature. Further research on reported effects is warranted, with inclusion of clinical populations and investigations of musculoskeletal conditions common to primary care. There is a need for an externally valid, standardised approach to the training and testing of kettlebell interventions, which better informs the therapeutic use of kettlebells in primary care.

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Kettlebell training in clinical practice: a scoping review

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Keogh

Schram

et al. 2019

BMC Sports Sci Med Rehabil

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“…The participant moves the kettlebell in the sagittal plane by rapidly extending the knees and hip until reaching the chest level. This exercise may vary depending on specific protocols (e.g., standing position as starting position, bilateral swings) [33,49,63].…”

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“…In addition, the participant is told to keep the elbow extended (not locked) and hold the kettlebell overhead for a few seconds (e.g., two seconds) before going back to the starting position. This exercise may vary depending on specific protocols (e.g., standing position as starting and ending position, swings overhead) [33,49].…”

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Core Muscle Activity during Physical Fitness Exercises: A Systematic Review

Oliva-Lozano

Muyor

2020

IJERPH

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The aim of this study was to systematically review the current literature on the electromyographic (EMG) activity of six core muscles (the rectus abdominis, the internal and external oblique, the transversus abdominis, the lumbar multifidus, and the erector spinae) during core physical fitness exercises in healthy adults. A systematic review of the literature was conducted on the Cochrane, EBSCO, PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science electronic databases for studies from January 2012 to March 2020. The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses (PRISMA) guidelines were used. The inclusion criteria were as follows: (a) the full text available in English; (b) a cross-sectional or longitudinal (experimental or cohorts) study design; (c) the reporting of electromyographic activity as a percentage of maximum voluntary contraction (% MVIC), millivolts or microvolts; (d) an analysis of the rectus abdominis (RA), transversus abdominis (TA), lumbar multifidus (MUL), erector spinae (ES), and the internal (IO) or external oblique (EO); (e) an analysis of physical fitness exercises for core training; and (f) healthy adult participants. The main findings indicate that the greatest activity of the RA, EO, and ES muscles was found in free-weight exercises. The greatest IO activity was observed in core stability exercises, while traditional exercises showed the greatest MUL activation. However, a lack of research regarding TA activation during core physical fitness exercises was revealed, in addition to a lack of consistency between the studies when applying methods to measure EMG activity.

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Conservative management of distal bicipital tendinopathy with lateral antebrachial nerve entrapment: A case report

Shaw¹,

Lorentz²

2023

Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies

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Electromyographical Comparison of Muscle Activation Patterns Across Three Commonly Performed Kettlebell Exercises

Cited by 15 publications

References 8 publications

Kettlebell training in clinical practice: a scoping review

Kettlebell training in clinical practice: a scoping review

Core Muscle Activity during Physical Fitness Exercises: A Systematic Review

Conservative management of distal bicipital tendinopathy with lateral antebrachial nerve entrapment: A case report

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