Sentences with phrase «superior pectoralis»

In contrast, the bench press produces superior pectoralis major EMG amplitude compared to the standing cable press, probably because this exercise seems to have an upper ceiling in force output of 41 % of total body mass.

Lauver et al. (2015) compared -15, 0, 30 and 45 degrees and found that the decline and flat angles produced superior pectoralis major sternocostal muscle activity.

Therefore, the data appears to indicate that bench angles between 30 and 56 degrees display superior pectoralis major clavicular head muscle activity than steeper or less inclined variations.

Not exact matches

To recruit the pectoralis minor more, opt for parallel bar dips and decline bench presses, the latter of which produce superior results for lower pecs hypertrophy when compared to using a flat bench.

Overall, the data indicate that grip widths > 100 % of shoulder (acromial) width produce superior but similar pectoralis major sternocostal head muscle activity.

Ackland et al. (2008) showed that the pectoralis major (superior sternocostal head) displayed a peak moment arm length for shoulder adduction at 41 degrees (length = +32.9 mm) and a minimum at 120 degrees (length = -17.7 mm), while the pectoralis major (inferior sternocostal head) displayed a peak at 64 degrees (length = +33.6 mm) and a minimum also at 120 degrees (length = -16.2.