Sentences with word «gastrocnemius»

The medial and lateral gastrocnemius muscles display longer muscle fascicles than the soleus.

Comparing the phases of the deadlift, Escamilla et al. (2002) found that muscle activity of the medial and lateral gastrocnemius muscle activity was greater in the lifting phase compared to the lowering phase, regardless of deadlift variation.

They report that the medial gastrocnemius displayed superior muscle activity when performing plantarflexion with an extended knee position, while the soleus displayed superior muscle activity with the leg bent.

They report that the partial squat produced greater medial gastrocnemius muscle activity compared to the parallel squat, despite a greater range of ankle motion during the parallel squat.

The absolute wet weight of gastrocnemius and quadriceps muscles from IL - 15Rα — KO mice was significantly lower when compared with muscles from B6129 mice.

Gestational protein restriction impairs insulin - regulated glucose transport mechanisms in gastrocnemius muscles of adult male offspring.

Performing the leg press with a low foot placement is beneficial for gastrocnemius muscle activity, but stance width does not make any difference.

Bezerra et al. (2013) found that the stiff - legged deadlift displayed greater gastrocnemius muscle activity than the conventional deadlift style.

However, the partial squat was performed with a greater absolute load and therefore may be more reflective of the association between gastrocnemius muscle activity and external load.

Morse et al. (2005) reported that the pennation angle of the lateral gastrocnemius measured 18 degrees.

Narici et al. (1996) reported that the pennation angle of the medial gastrocnemius ranged between 15.8 — 27.7 degrees, depending on ankle joint angle.

Comparing different knee joint angles in the deadlift, Escamilla et al. (2002) explored muscle activity of the medial and lateral gastrocnemius at knee joint angles of: 90 — 61 degrees (lift - off position), 60 — 31 degrees (mid-range), and 30 — 0 degrees (lockout).

Therefore, the lateral gastrocnemius appears to range between 56.0 — 74.0 mm.

Each mouse boasts a rock - hard rump and shockingly large, perfectly chiseled gastrocnemius and soleus muscles (which, in humans, make up the calf).

To stretch the big gastrocnemius muscle the back leg must be kept straight and is done either leaning against a wall or if flexibility is good on a step.

If the soleus muscle is injured the pain is usually lower down the leg but is not painful when attempting to bend the knee (unlike gastrocnemius).

This takes the larger gastrocnemius muscles out of the exercise (because it attaches above the knee).

Additionally, Morse et al. (2005) measured the cross-sectional area of the lateral gastrocnemius using multiple image slices.

The use of a weightlifting belt does not affect gastrocnemius muscle activity.

Exploring the medial gastrocnemius individually, Narici et al. (1998) reported a muscle volume of 245.9 cm3, while Thom et al. (2007) reported 303.3 cm3, and Tomlinson et al. (2014) reported 185cm3.

A retrospective study of standing gastrocnemius - soleus stretching versus night splinting in the treatment of plantar fasciitis.

In agreement, Maganaris et al. (1998) reported that the medial gastrocnemius fascicle length measured 43.9 — 45.0 mm.

They report that with increasing knee flexion angle gastrocnemius muscle activity decreased and soleus muscle activity remained unchanged.

The mixed - to - slow fiber type gastrocnemius is a two - joint muscle while the very - slow twitch soleus is only a single - joint muscle.

Gastrocnemius rupture in foals: 6 cases (2000 - 2003).

Legs up the Wall With Sandbags This is a gentle stretch for the plantar fascia and Achilles - soleus - gastrocnemius complex.

However, the type of footwear does not alter gastrocnemius muscle activity.

Additionally, Price et al. (2003) compared gastrocnemius and soleus muscle activity using EMG and MRI during plantarflexion with loads equal to 25 % of MVIC.

In agreement, Kawakami et al. (1998) also reported that the medial gastrocnemius pennation angle measured 24 degrees.

The difference in the muscle fiber type of the soleus and gastrocnemius presents a useful opportunity for strength training programming.

Performing plantarflexion exercises with an extended knee position, including dorsiflexed positions, and using faster speeds all enhance gastrocnemius muscle activation.

Therefore, performing the leg press with a narrow stance or low foot placement appears to maximise concentric gastrocnemius muscle activity.

Tomlinson et al. (2014) measured the medial gastrocnemius by ultrasound, taking measures between 25 — 75 % along the muscle length.

Maganaris et al. (1998) also reported that the muscle thickness of the lateral gastrocnemius similarly ranged between 15.6 — 16.0 mm.

Overhead squats produce less gastrocnemius muscle activity because of the lighter absolute load at the same relative load.

The lateral gastrocnemius tended to display greater muscle activity with the knee extended, but was not significant.

In vivo human gastrocnemius architecture with changing joint angle at rest and during graded isometric contraction

This bodybuilding exercise develops the muscles of your lower leg (primary gastrocnemius).

Note: The chart below contains direct gastrocnemius exercises only.

Went to another dr.. He said gastrocnemius tightness would affect the plantar fascia, achilles and around I outside and inside ankle areas..

The expression of mRNA for factors involved in promoting mitochondrial biogenesis, including the transcription factor Ppard, the PPARδ coactivator Pgc - 1α, and citrate synthase was greater in gastrocnemius muscles from IL - 15Rα — KO relative to B6129 control (Figure 5C); however, levels of these genes were unchanged in spleen and kidney (data not shown).

Hence, muscle fiber hyperplasia and hypertrophy appear to contribute roughly equally to give the overall doubling of gastrocnemius / plantaris mass in Mstn − / − mice.

They report that the lateral gastrocnemius displayed superior muscle activity during the concentric upward phase of the back squat at 75 and 90 % of 1RM when compared to the same relative load in the overhead squat.

In contrast, Thom et al. (2007) found that the fascicle length of the medial gastrocnemius measured 62.7 mm.

Comparing the effects of deadlift technique, Escamilla et al. (2002) found that the conventional deadlift style displayed greater gastrocnemius muscle activity than the sumo deadlift style.