Research
Neural
The verbal + MO-mirror condition resulted in lower antagonist/agonist coactivation.
Lower coactivation may improve efficiency in resistance exercises.
StrongSupportsmedium confidence
this effect was paired by a lower-level antagonist/agonist coactivation with the verbal + MO-mirror condition (P = .031).
Why this rating
Based on the crossover-study design mentioned in the abstract.
Source
Combining an Internal Attentional Focus With Mirror Motor Observation Enhances Mechanical Output During Isokinetic Leg-Extension Exercise
Gonçalo V. Mendonça et al. · Journal of Applied Biomechanics · 2025
cross-sectional · n=10
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