Relative balance of serratus anterior and upper trapezius muscle activity during push-up exercises
Relative balance of serratus anterior and upper trapezius muscle activity during push-up exercises
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DOI:
10.1177/0363546503258911
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发表时间:
2004-03-01
影响因子:
4.8
通讯作者:
Rundquist, PJ
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作者:
Ludewig, PM;Hoff, MS;Rundquist, PJ
Background: Serratus anterior strengthening is used in prevention and treatment programs for poor scapular control. In certain clinical cases, exercises substantially activating the serratus with minimal upper trapezius activation are preferred.Hypothesis: The standard push-up plus would show both the highest serratus anterior activation and lowest upper trapezius/serratus ratios for both groups and all phases.Study Design: Controlled laboratory study.Methods: Thirty subjects, grouped as healthy or with mild shoulder dysfunction, were evaluated performing standard push-up plus exercises and modifications on elbows, knees, and against a wall. Surface electromyography of the serratus anterior and upper trapezius was compared between exercises.Results: Both groups responded similarly across exercises. The standard push-up plus demonstrated the highest activation of the serratus (to 123%) and lowest trapezius/serratus ratios (