The knowns and unknowns of neural adaptations to resistance training
The initial increases in force production with resistance training are thought to be primarily
underpinned by neural adaptations. This notion is firmly supported by evidence displaying …
underpinned by neural adaptations. This notion is firmly supported by evidence displaying …
Sex differences in fatigability and recovery relative to the intensity–duration relationship
Key points Females demonstrate greater fatigue resistance than males during contractions
at intensities relative to maximum force. However, previous studies have not accounted for …
at intensities relative to maximum force. However, previous studies have not accounted for …
Sex differences in fatigability following exercise normalised to the power–duration relationship
Key points Knee‐extensors demonstrate greater fatigue resistance in females compared to
males during single‐limb and whole‐body exercise. For single‐limb exercise, the intensity …
males during single‐limb and whole‐body exercise. For single‐limb exercise, the intensity …
Electrical stimulation for investigating and improving neuromuscular function in vivo: Historical perspective and major advances
NA Maffiuletti, ML Dirks, J Stevens-Lapsley… - Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
This historical review summarizes the major advances–particularly from the last 50 years–in
transcutaneous motor-level electrical stimulation, which can be used either as a tool to …
transcutaneous motor-level electrical stimulation, which can be used either as a tool to …
Decoding firings of a large population of human motor units from high‐density surface electromyogram in response to transcranial magnetic stimulation
We describe a novel application of methodology for high‐density surface electromyography
(HDsEMG) decomposition to identify motor unit (MU) firings in response to transcranial …
(HDsEMG) decomposition to identify motor unit (MU) firings in response to transcranial …
Test–retest reliability of cortico-spinal measurements in the rectus femoris at different contraction levels
G Gomez-Guerrero, J Avela, M Enroth… - Frontiers in …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Single-pulse Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and, very recently, lumbar stimulation
(LS) have been used to measure cortico-spinal excitability from various interventions using …
(LS) have been used to measure cortico-spinal excitability from various interventions using …
Task‐specific strength increases after lower‐limb compound resistance training occurred in the absence of corticospinal changes in vastus lateralis
New Findings What is the central question of the study? Are corticospinal responses to acute
and short‐term squat resistance training task‐specific? What is the main finding and its …
and short‐term squat resistance training task‐specific? What is the main finding and its …
Contraction intensity modulates spinal excitability during transcranial magnetic stimulation-evoked silent period in rectus femoris muscle
G Gomez-Guerrero, P Ansdell, G Howatson… - European Journal of …, 2024 - Springer
Purpose Reduced spinal excitability during the transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS)
silent period (SP) has recently been shown to last longer than previously thought in the …
silent period (SP) has recently been shown to last longer than previously thought in the …
Supraspinal, spinal, and motor unit adjustments to fatiguing isometric contractions of the knee extensors at low and high submaximal intensities in males
Contraction intensity is a key factor determining the development of muscle fatigue, and it
has been shown to induce distinct changes along the motor pathway. The role of cortical …
has been shown to induce distinct changes along the motor pathway. The role of cortical …
Determining intracortical, corticospinal and alpha motoneurone excitability in athletes with patellar tendinopathy compared to asymptomatic controls
Background Lower capacity to generate knee extension maximal voluntary force (MVF) has
been observed in individuals affected with patellar tendinopathy (PT) compared to …
been observed in individuals affected with patellar tendinopathy (PT) compared to …