scholarly journals Effect of Push-up Plus Exercise on Serratus Anterior and Upper Trapezius Muscle Activation Based on the Application Method of Togu

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 29-36 ◽  
Author(s):  
Keoncheol Lee ◽  
Wonsik Bae
Keyword(s):  
Muscle Activation ◽  
Trapezius Muscle ◽  
Serratus Anterior ◽  
Application Method ◽  
Upper Trapezius ◽  
Upper Trapezius Muscle ◽  
Push Up

Relative Balance of Serratus Anterior and Upper Trapezius Muscle Activity during Push-Up Exercises

2004 ◽  
Vol 32 (2) ◽  
pp. 484-493 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paula M. Ludewig ◽  
Molly S. Hoff ◽  
Erin E. Osowski ◽  
Shane A. Meschke ◽  
Peter J. Rundquist
Keyword(s):  
Muscle Activity ◽  
Trapezius Muscle ◽  
Serratus Anterior ◽  
Upper Trapezius ◽  
Upper Trapezius Muscle ◽  
Push Up

Serratus Anterior and Upper Trapezius Muscle Activity During Upper-Body Exercises

2014 ◽  
Vol 46 ◽  
pp. 248
Author(s):  
Nicole L. Rogers ◽  
Joaquin Calatayud ◽  
Sebastien Borreani ◽  
Juan C. Colado ◽  
N Travis Triplett ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Muscle Activity ◽  
Trapezius Muscle ◽  
Upper Body ◽  
Serratus Anterior ◽  
Upper Trapezius ◽  
Upper Trapezius Muscle

Shoulder Muscle Activation Levels During the Push-Up-Plus Exercise on Stable and Unstable Surfaces

2017 ◽  
Vol 26 (4) ◽  
pp. 281-286 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rafaela J.B. Torres ◽  
André L.T. Pirauá ◽  
Vinícius Y.S. Nascimento ◽  
Priscila S. dos Santos ◽  
Natália B. Beltrão ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Muscle Activation ◽  
Biceps Brachii ◽  
Emg Activity ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Triceps Brachii ◽  
Serratus Anterior ◽  
Upper Trapezius ◽  
Unstable Surface ◽  
Hands And Feet ◽  
Push Up

The aim of this study was to evaluate the acute effect of the use of stable and unstable surfaces on electromyography (EMG) activity and coactivation of the scapular and upper-limb muscles during the push-up plus (with full protraction of the scapula). Muscle activation of anterior deltoid (AD), posterior deltoid (PD), pectoralis major, biceps brachii (BB), triceps brachii (TB), upper trapezius (UT), middle trapezius (MT), lower trapezius (LT), and serratus anterior (SA) levels and coactivation index were determined by surface EMG in 20 young men during push-up plus performed on a stable and unstable condition (2 unstable devices applied to hands and feet). The paired t test and Cohen d were used for statistical analysis. The results showed that during the execution of the push-up plus on the unstable surface an increased EMG activity of the scapular stabilizing muscles (SA, MT, and LT) was observed, while AD and PD muscles showed a decrease. During exercise execution on the unstable surface there was a higher index of coactivation of the scapular muscles (SA–MT and UT–LT pairs). No significant differences were observed in TB–BB and AD–PD pairs. These results suggest that the push-up-plus exercise associated with unstable surfaces produced greater EMG activity levels and coactivation index of the scapular stabilizing muscle. On the other hand, the use of an unstable surface does not promote the same effect for the shoulder muscles.

scholarly journals Electromyographic Evaluation of Specific Elastic Band Exercises Targeting Neck and Shoulder Muscle Activation

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 756 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ying Gao ◽  
Lars A. Kristensen ◽  
Thomas S. Grøndberg ◽  
Mike Murray ◽  
Gisela Sjøgaard ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Shoulder Pain ◽  
High Intensity ◽  
Muscle Activation ◽  
Trapezius Muscle ◽  
Extensor Muscle ◽  
Voluntary Activation ◽  
Upper Trapezius ◽  
Activation Level ◽  
Elastic Bands ◽  
Upper Trapezius Muscle

Background: Specific strength training at a high intensity is effective in reducing work related neck/shoulder pain. However, it remains to be documented as to which exercises most specifically target neck and shoulder muscles at high activation level while using simple equipment as e.g., elastic bands. We hypothezised that selected exercises would specifically target the respective muscles, as follows: (1) shrugs and reverse flyes: the upper trapezius muscle, (2) cervical extension and lateral flexion: the upper neck extensor muscle, and (3) cervical flexion and rotation: the sternocleidomastoideus muscle. Methods: Eleven healthy males (25.9 ± 1.4 years, BMI 24.3 ± 1.4) with no neck/shoulder pain (VAS = 0) performed the six exercises with elastic bands at 12RM (repetition maximum) and 20RM in a randomized order. Electromyography was bilaterally recorded from the three muscles and it was normalized to maximal voluntary activation (%MVE). Exercises that evoke more than 60%MVE were considered as high intensity activation. Results: High muscle activation level was attained during 12RM in the upper trapezius muscle during shrugs (100.3 ± 29.8%MVE) and reverse flyes (91.6 ± 32.8%MVE) and in the upper neck extensor muscle during cervical extension (67.6 ± 29.8%MVE) and shrugs (61.9 ± 16.8%MVE). In the sternocleidomastoideus muscle, the highest activity was recorded during cervical flexion (51.7 ± 16.4%MVE) but it did not exceed 60%MVE. The overall activity was ~10% higher during 12RM when compared to 20RM. Conclusion: The simple exercises shrugs and reverse flyes resulted in high intensity activation of both the upper trapezius and neck extensors, while no exercises activated sternocleidomastoideus at high intensity.

Effects of Push-Up Exercise Phase and Surface Stability on Activation of the Scapulothoracic Musculature

2013 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 34-38 ◽  
Author(s):  
Se-yeon Park ◽  
Won-gyu Yoo
Keyword(s):  
Muscle Activation ◽  
Support Surface ◽  
Triceps Brachii ◽  
Serratus Anterior ◽  
Surface Stability ◽  
Upper Trapezius ◽  
Unstable Support ◽  
Support Surfaces ◽  
Lower Trapezius ◽  
Push Up

Objective:The purpose of this study was to measure muscle activation during ascending and descending phases of the push-up exercise on both stable and unstable support surfaces.Participants:Fourteen asymptomatic male amateur badminton players. During push-up exercises on stable and unstable bases, muscle activation measurements were collected with phase divisions (ascending and descending phase).Methods:Electromyography (EMG) was utilized to measure activation of the upper trapezius (UT) and lower trapezius (LT), middle serratus anterior (MSA) and lower serratus anterior (LSA), pectoralis major (PM), and triceps brachii (TB) muscles.Results:An unstable support surface produced significantly greater activation of the UT, LT, LSA, and PM muscles than a stable support surface (p < 0.05). The MSA, LSA, TB, and PM muscles demonstrated greater activation during the ascending phase than the descending phase of the push-up exercise (p < 0.05).Conclusions:The unstable support surface appeared to produce relatively greater activation of the LSA than that of the MSA. The descending phase of the push-up did not demonstrate a higher level of activation for any of the muscles tested.

Scapulothoracic Muscle Activation on Stable and Unstable Support Surfaces

2013 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 25-29 ◽  
Author(s):  
Se-yeon Park ◽  
Won-gyu Yoo ◽  
Hun Kwon ◽  
Dong-hyun Kim ◽  
Si-eun Lee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Muscle Activation ◽  
Center Of Pressure ◽  
Support Surface ◽  
Triceps Brachii ◽  
Serratus Anterior ◽  
Upper Trapezius ◽  
Unstable Support ◽  
Support Surfaces ◽  
Lower Trapezius ◽  
Push Up

Activation of the upper trapezius, lower trapezius, serratus anterior, and triceps brachii muscles was measured, while center of pressure excursion beneath the hands was simultaneously monitored, during the performance of a push-up exercise on both a stable and an unstable base of support. The activation levels of all muscles were significantly greater for the unstable support surface when compared to those for a stable support surface (p < 0.05). A negative correlation was found between activation of the serriatus anterior muscle and center of pressure excursion (r = -0.64, p < 0.05). Performance of the push-up exercise on an unstable support surface appears to elicit greater muscle activation than a standard push-up exercise performed on a stable support surface.

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