Open AccessMuscle Activation During Single-Legged Squat Is Affected by Position of the Nonstance Limb
Author(s) -
Anne Khuu,
Kari L. Loverro,
Cara L. Lewis
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of athletic training
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.188
H-Index - 108
eISSN - 1938-162X
pISSN - 1062-6050
DOI - 10.4085/1062-6050-0019.21
Subject(s) - medius , squat , medicine , physical medicine and rehabilitation , gluteal muscles , fascia lata , biceps , electromyography , anatomy , physical therapy
The single-legged squat (SLS) is appropriate for targeting activation, strengthening, and neuromuscular retraining of the gluteus maximus, gluteus medius, and quadriceps. However, the effects of different nonstance-limb positions on muscle activity have not been fully evaluated.