Open AccessProgressive versus rapid rate of contraction during 7 wk of isometric resistance training
Author(s) -
Nicola A. Maffiuletti,
Alain Martin
Publication year - 2001
Publication title -
medicine and science in sports and exercise
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.703
H-Index - 224
eISSN - 1530-0315
pISSN - 0195-9131
DOI - 10.1097/00005768-200107000-00022
Subject(s) - isometric exercise , contraction (grammar) , medicine , muscle contraction , vastus medialis , physical medicine and rehabilitation , electromyography , anatomy , cardiology
The aim of this study was to compare the effects of isometric training performed with progressive versus rapid rate of contraction on the knee extensor neuromuscular properties over a 7-wk period.