Initially reserved for rehabilitation programs, unstable surface training (UST) has recently
grown in popularity in strength and conditioning and general exercise scenarios …

The performance of resistance exercises on unstable equipment has increased in
popularity, despite the lack of research supporting their effectiveness. Resistance exercise …

Abstract Wahl, MJ and Behm, DG. Not all instability training devices enhance muscle
activation in highly resistance-trained individuals. J Strength Cond Res 22: 1360-1370, 2008 …

Background and Purpose: While the popularity of instability resistance training (resistance
training that involves the use of unstable surfaces and devices: IRT) is evident in fitness …

Abstract Saeterbakken, AH and Finland, MS. Muscle force output and electromyographic
activity in squats with various unstable surfaces. J Strength Cond Res 27 (1): 130–136, 2013 …

This experiment examined muscle activation measured using electromyography (EMG)
during a standardized push-up performed on stable and unstable surfaces. Fifteen highly …

Background The effectiveness of strength training on unstable surfaces (STU) versus stable
surfaces (STS) or a control condition (CON; ie áno training or regular training only) for …

Abstract Lawrence, MA and Carlson, LA. Effects of an unstable load on force and muscle
activation during a parallel back squat. J Strength Cond Res 29 (10): 2949–2953, 2015 …

Abstract Eisen, TC, Danoff, JV, Leone, JE, and Miller, TA. The effects of multiaxial and
uniaxial unstable surface balance training in college athletes. J Strength Cond Res 24 (7) …

Abstract Dunnick, DD, Brown, LE, Coburn, JW, Lynn, SK, and Barillas, SR. Bench press
upper-body muscle activation between stable and unstable loads. J Strength Cond Res 29 …