The Valsalva manoeuvre, intra-abdominal pressure (IAP) and intrathoracic pressure (ITP)
play important roles in resistance training and common daily activities. The purpose of this …

Nova edição da obra dos renomados Fleck e Kraemer, Fundamentos do treinamento de
força muscular é referência indispensável para desenvolver programas de treinamento …

Study Design. A systematic review and meta-analysis of studies on the putative mechanisms
of action of lumbar supports in lifting activities. Objective. To summarize the evidence …

Page 1 Designing Resistance Training Programs FoUrth Edition Steven J. Fleck, PhD University
of Wisconsin–Parkside William J. Kraemer, PhD University of Connecticut Human Kinetics …

Drawing on the disciplines of neurophysiology and physics, Neuromechanics of Human
Movement, Fourth Edition, explores how the nervous system controls the actions of muscles …

The increased intra-abdominal pressure (IAP) commonly observed when the spine is loaded
during physical activities is hypothsized to increase lumbar spine stability. The mechanical …

Powerlifting is a discipline of competitive weightlifting. To date, no investigations have
focused on pain encountered during routine training. The aim of the study was to identify …

The purpose of this study was to determine the distribution and architectural characteristics
of skeletal muscle in elite powerlifters, and to investigate their relationship to fat-free mat …

The purpose of this study was to determine whether abdominal belts such as those
prescribed to industrial workers reduced trunk muscle activity and/or increased intra …

Purpose Strength athletes often employ the deadlift in their training or rehabilitation
regimens. The purpose of this study was to compare muscle activity between sumo and …