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Muscle thickness of the middle rectus femoris and proximal vastus lateralis increased significantly with no difference between exercise variations.
Both seated and supine positions can lead to muscle swelling, which may be beneficial for hypertrophy.
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Middle rectus femoris and proximal vastus lateralis thickness increased significantly (p=0.01) with no difference between exercise variations.
Why this rating
Based on the controlled study design with resistance-trained men.
Source
Can Hip Joint Position affect Quadriceps Muscle Responses during KneeExtension Exercise?
Denis César Leite Vieira et al. · International Journal of Sports Medicine · 2020
other · n=12Cited 4×
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