Research
Neural
There are no statistically significant differences in peak EMG amplitude between high-load and low-load resistance exercises.
Practitioners can expect similar peak muscle activation levels regardless of load intensity during bench press.
StrongSupportsmedium confidence
Despite similarities in peak EMG amplitude.
Why this rating
Based on the study design involving resistance-trained men and EMG measurements.
Source
Upper body muscle activation during low-versus high-load resistance exercise in the bench press
Brad J. Schöenfeld et al. · Isokinetics and Exercise Science · 2016
other · n=12Cited 35×
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