Research
Neural
The findings support the use of a mind-muscle connection to enhance muscle hypertrophy.
Emphasizing the mind-muscle connection may improve training outcomes for hypertrophy.
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The findings lend support to the use of a mind-muscle connection to enhance muscle hypertrophy.
Why this rating
Based on the randomized controlled trial design.
Source
Differential effects of attentional focus strategies during long‐term resistance training
Brad J. Schöenfeld et al. · European Journal of Sport Science · 2018
DOI 10.1080/17461391.2018.1447020
rct · n=30Cited 49×
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