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Muscle thickness of the middle vastus lateralis increased only after the seated knee extension exercise.
Seated knee extensions may be more effective for targeting the vastus lateralis for muscle growth.
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However, the middle vastus lateralis thickness increased (p=0.01) only after the seated knee extension exercise (~7%).
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Based on the controlled study design with resistance-trained men.
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Can Hip Joint Position affect Quadriceps Muscle Responses during KneeExtension Exercise?
Denis César Leite Vieira et al. · International Journal of Sports Medicine · 2020
DOI 10.1055/a-1179-8374
other · n=12Cited 4×
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