
EMG and Tendon Ultrasound in Isoinertial Squats
Introduction: Why Combine EMG and Ultrasound in Isoinertial Training? When training with isoinertial devices like the Wheeler YoYo, especially during high-tension movements like squats, it’s critical

Introduction: Why Combine EMG and Ultrasound in Isoinertial Training? When training with isoinertial devices like the Wheeler YoYo, especially during high-tension movements like squats, it’s critical



Introduction – Why Focus on Tendons and Deep Squats The heavy deep squat is a staple in strength and performance training due to its functional



Introduction — Why Tendons Matter in Sports Performance Plyometric training, which focuses on rapid stretch-shortening cycle (SSC) movements like jumps, hops, and explosive direction



Introduction Strength training is a cornerstone of athletic performance and long‑term physical development. However, strength is not a single, static quality. It is expressed in



Introduction Strength is one of the most decisive physical qualities in sports performance and functional health. But training for strength without a structured plan often



Introduction Aging brings multiple physiological changes that impact strength, power, and movement functionality. Older adults experience muscle mass loss (sarcopenia), decreased contraction power, reduced braking



Introduction Eccentric overload training (EOT) refers to protocols where the lengthening phase of the muscle (eccentric) is emphasized or loaded more than the shortening (concentric)



Introduction Plyometric training — exercises that exploit the stretch-shortening cycle (SSC) through a rapid eccentric phase followed by an explosive concentric phase — has become



Introduction Plyometric training—which leverages the stretch-shortening cycle (SSC) via a rapid eccentric phase followed by an explosive concentric phase—has been widely documented for its effects



Strength Training and Osteoporosis: Evidence, Mechanisms, and Practical Application Introduction Osteoporosis is a skeletal disease characterized by decreased bone mineral density (BMD) and deterioration