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Maximal EMG activity increased by 21.3% from pre- to post-training for the total group.

Increased EMG activity indicates enhanced muscle activation, which can be beneficial for training outcomes.

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Maximal EMG activity increased 21.3 ± 22.9% from pre- to posttraining for the total group (p = 0.009).
Aapo Räntilä et al. · The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research · 2021

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Based on the study design with measurable EMG outcomes.

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High Responders to Hypertrophic Strength Training Also Tend to Lose More Muscle Mass and Strength During Detraining Than Low Responders

Aapo Räntilä et al. · The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research · 2021

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