Developing a Practical Application of the Isometric Squat and Surface Electromyography

Electromyography (EMG) is a research tool used in gait analysis, muscle coordination evaluation, clinical evaluation and sports techniques. can provide an insight into neural adaptations, cross education effects, bilateral contraction deficiencies, antagonist activity exercise-related movements. While there are clear benefits to using EMG professions, accessibility, cost, difficulty interpreting the data limit its use strength settings. We propose practical assessment isometric squat identify compensatory activation patterns report early observations. Ten healthy participants were recruited. Participants performed 2-min handgrip protocol protocol. The was expected amplitude response solely due fatigue. There significant increase after 2 min (p < 0.05), with relative of 95% CI (1.4%; 27.4%). This indicates if only influence fatigue In protocol, we identified number different compensation strategies increases outside this bandwidth. One subject demonstrated quadricep strategy 188% activation, while reducing both hamstrings lower back by 12%. Exercise professionals information design exercise programs specifically targeting unloaded muscles during squat.