Your browser doesn't support javascript.
loading
Modulating the Nordic Hamstring Exercise From "Zero to Hero": A Stepwise Progression Explored in a High-Performance Athlete.
Alt, Tobias; Roos, Tilman; Nolte, Kevin; Modenbach, Dominik; Knicker, Axel J; Jaitner, Thomas.
Afiliación
  • Alt T; Department of Biomechanics, Performance Analysis and Strength & Conditioning, Olympic Training and Testing Centre Westphalia, Dortmund, Germany.
  • Roos T; Institute of Sport Science, Otto-von-Guericke University, Magdeburg, Germany.
  • Nolte K; Department for Sport and Sport Science, TU Dortmund University, Germany.
  • Modenbach D; Department for Sport and Sport Science, TU Dortmund University, Germany.
  • Knicker AJ; Institute of Movement & Neuroscience, German Sport University, Cologne.
  • Jaitner T; Research Centre of Elite Sport (Momentum), Cologne, Germany.
J Athl Train ; 58(4): 329-337, 2023 Apr 01.
Article en En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35984720
BACKGROUND: The Nordic hamstring exercise (NHE) is commonly implemented to selectively improve eccentric knee-flexor strength. However, the standard version of the exercise (leveled shanks, extended hip joint) is too strenuous for most individuals, whose muscle activity rapidly decreases at extended knee angles. Hitherto, a gradual approach to the exercise has been missing. In this exploratory case study, we investigated elite performance to introduce a stepwise progression to the NHE. OBJECTIVE: To determine the extent to which exercise modifications (shank inclination, additional load, hip flexion) altered NHE mechanics. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS: One male long jumper (age = 33 years, height = 171 cm, mass = 69 kg) with high-level expertise in the NHE performed 20 exercise variations. The corresponding kinematics, kinetics, and electromyographic activity of the biceps femoris long head (BFlh) and semitendinosus (ST) muscles were evaluated. RESULTS: Exercise variations demonstrated gradually increased peak moments from 69% (zigzag pose) to 154% (inclined bent single-legged version) versus a standard NHE. Shank inclination and additional load elicited small to moderate effects on peak moments, BFlh, and ST (0.24 ≤ d ≤ 0.72), whereas hip flexion largely affected all tested variables (2.80 ≤ d ≤ 6.66), especially muscle activity (BFlh = -63%; ST = -55% of maximal voluntary isometric contraction). COMMENTARY: These insights will help practitioners and scientists design multifaceted stepwise NHE progressions by creating differentiated stimuli that best match the strength capacities of individuals and address their specific needs.
Asunto(s)
Palabras clave
Texto completo
Añadir a Mi BVS
Imprimir
XML
PubMed Links
Buscar en Google

Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Músculos Isquiosurales Límite: Adult / Humans / Male Idioma: En Revista: J Athl Train Año: 2023 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Alemania Pais de publicación: Estados Unidos
Texto completo
Añadir a Mi BVS
Imprimir
XML
PubMed Links
Buscar en Google

Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Músculos Isquiosurales Límite: Adult / Humans / Male Idioma: En Revista: J Athl Train Año: 2023 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Alemania Pais de publicación: Estados Unidos