Resistance training of knee flexors and extensors: is there a relationship between the number of weekly repetitions and antagonist agonist balance?
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https://doi.org/10.33233/rbfex.v20i5.4616Keywords:
strength training; agonists and antagonists; muscle balance; resistance trainingAbstract
Introduction: Weekly volume training is a monitoring method and can show balance in muscles involved in joint movements, as quadriceps and hamstring muscles to knee extension and flexion movements. The hamstring (H)/quadriceps (Q) ratio in isokinetic torque test is a way to analysis for knee injury risk. Methods: To evaluate the relationship between the weekly repetitions volume and muscle balance of knee extensors and flexors in 21 strength trained subjects in isokinetic torque test at 60°/s and 300°/s angular velocities. Results: The data analysis demonstrated that there was no difference in the weekly volume of reps performed for Q and H and shows poor H/Q ratio at 60°/s, despite of a good H/Q ratio at 300°/s. Conclusion: These data contradict the current literature, as studies show differences in weekly volume training between quadriceps and hamstring, as well as better values of H/Q ratio at 60°/s for no knee injury people. Our data contribute to the ongoing discussion about muscle balance and preservation of knee health.
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