Normalization of the electromyography amplitude during a multiple-set resistance training protocol: Reliability and differences between approaches

The first aim was to investigate the impact of different electromyography (EMG) parameters as a reference to normalize the EMG amplitude of the superficial quadriceps femoris muscles across different sets of a knee extension exercise. The second aim is to examine the reliability between days of the...

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Published in:Journal of electromyography and kinesiology 2023-02, Vol.68, p.102724-102724, Article 102724
Main Authors: Lanza, Marcel B., Lacerda, Lucas T., Gurgel Simões, Marina, Martins-Costa, Hugo C., Diniz, Rodrigo C., Chagas, Mauro H., Lima, Fernando V.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Electromyography - methods
EMG amplitude
EMG normalization
Humans
Knee extension
Male
Muscle, Skeletal - physiology
Quadriceps Muscle - physiology
Reliability
Reproducibility of Results
Resistance Training
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Summary:The first aim was to investigate the impact of different electromyography (EMG) parameters as a reference to normalize the EMG amplitude of the superficial quadriceps femoris muscles across different sets of a knee extension exercise. The second aim is to examine the reliability between days of the EMG parameters used as a reference. Eleven young males attended the laboratory on 4 different days and performed one repetition maximum test, maximumvoluntary isometric contractions, and a resistance training protocol until failure. Surface EMG was placed over the rectus femoris, vastus lateralis, and vastus medialis muscles. Seven EMG parameters were calculated from the tasks and used to normalize EMG amplitude measured during the resistance training protocol. A repeated-measures two-way ANOVA was used (normalized EMG amplitude × set) to compare normalized EMG across sets, while an intraclass correlation coefficient, coefficient of variation, and Bland-Altman plots were used to calculate the intra-day reliability of the EMG parameters. The present investigation showed that normalized EMG amplitude of the superficial muscles of the quadriceps measured during a knee extension exercise is influenced by the EMG parameter and depends on the muscle. While rectus femoris and vastus lateralis normalized EMG amplitude presented one parameter among seven showing similar value to the other parameters, VM showed two. Lastly, all EMG parameters for all muscles presented an overall excellent reliability and agreement between days.
ISSN:1050-6411
1873-5711
DOI:10.1016/j.jelekin.2022.102724