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AuthorGoebel, Ruben Tobias
AuthorKleinöder, Heinz
AuthorYue, Zengyuan
AuthorGosh, Ranajay
AuthorMester, Joachim
Available date2016-11-07T11:15:38Z
Publication Date2015-07-03
Publication NameSports Medicine - Open
Identifierhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s40798-015-0022-z
CitationGoebel RT, Kleinöder H, Yue Z, Gosh R, Mester J. Effect of Segment-Body Vibration on Strength Parameters. Sports Medicine - Open. 2015;1:14.
ISSN2199-1170
URIhttp://hdl.handle.net/10576/4979
AbstractBackground In this study, we examine the biomechanical advantage of combining localized vibrations to hamstring muscles involved in a traditional resistance training routine. Methods Thirty-six male and female participants with at least 2 years of experience in resistance training were recruited from the German Sport University Cologne. The participants were randomized into two training groups: vibration training group (VG) and traditional training group (TTG). Both groups underwent a 4-week training phase, where each participant worked out at 70 % of the individual 1 repeat maximum (RM—maximum load capacity of a muscle for one lift to fatigue) (4 sets with 12 repetitions each). For participants in the VG group, local vibration was additionally applied directly to hamstring muscles during exercise. A 2-week examination phase preceded the pretests. After the pretests, the subjects underwent a prescribed training for 4 weeks. At the conclusion of the training, a 2-week detraining was imposed and then the study concluded with posttests and retest. Results The measured parameters were maximum isometric force of the hamstrings and maximum range of motion and muscle tension at maximum knee angle. The study revealed a significant increase in maximum isometric force in both training groups (VG = 21 %, TTG = 14 %). However, VG groups showed an increase in their range of motion by approximately 2 %. Moreover, the muscle tension at maximum knee angle increased less in VG (approximately 35 %) compared to TG (approximately 46 %). Conclusions We conclude that segment-body vibrations applied in resistance training can offer an effective tool to increase maximum isometric force, compared to traditional training. The cause for these findings can be attributed to the additional local vibration stimulus.
SponsorNPRP award NPRP 05-086-2-031 from the Qatar National Research Fund (a member of The Qatar Foundation).
Languageen
PublisherSpringerOpen
SubjectSegment-body vibration
Strength training
Maximum isometric force
Maximum range of motion
Maximum muscle tension
TitleEffect of Segment-Body Vibration on Strength Parameters
TypeArticle
Issue Number14
Volume Number1
ESSN2198-9761
dc.accessType Open Access


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