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Inter-individual variability in the adaptation of human muscle specific tension to progressive resistance training

Erskine, Robert M., Jones, David A., Williams, Alun G., Stewart, Claire E., Degens, Hans·2010·European Journal of Applied Physiology
DOI 10.1007/s00421-010-1601-9
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Abstract

Considerable variation exists between people in the muscle response to resistance training, but there are numerous ways muscle might adapt to overload that might explain this variable response. Therefore, the aim of this study was to quantify the range of responses concerning the training-induced change in maximum voluntary contraction (MVC) knee joint torque, quadriceps femoris (QF) maximum muscle force (F), physiological cross-sectional area (PCSA) and specific tension (F/PCSA). It was hypothesized that the variable change in QF specific tension between individuals would be less than that of MVC. Fifty-three untrained young men performed progressive leg-extension training three times a week for 9 weeks. F was determined from MVC torque, voluntary muscle activation level, antagonist muscle co-activation and patellar tendon moment arm. QF specific tension was established by dividing F by QF PCSA, which was calculated from the ratio of QF muscle volume to muscle fascicle length. MVC torque increased by 26 ± 11% (P < 0.0001; range -1 to 52%), while F increased by 22 ± 11% (P < 0.0001; range -1 to 44%). PCSA increased by 6 ± 4% (P < 0.001; range -3 to 18%) and specific tension increased by 17 ± 11% (P < 0.0001; range -5 to 39%). In conclusion, training-induced changes in F and PCSA varied substantially between individuals, giving rise to greater inter-individual variability in the specific tension response compared to that of MVC. Furthermore, it appears that the change in specific tension is responsible for the variable change in MVC.

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Authors
Erskine, R. M., Jones, D. A., Williams, A. G., Stewart, C. E., & Degens, H.
Affiliations
  • Loughborough University (GB)
  • Manchester Metropolitan University (GB)
Corresponding author
Erskine, Robert M.
ORCID
Venue
European Journal of Applied Physiology
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Published
2010-08-12
Volume
110
Issue
6
Pages
1117-1125
ISSN
  • 0020-9376 (ISSN-L)
  • 1439-6319
  • 1439-6327
DOI
10.1007/s00421-010-1601-9
OpenAlex
W2035252552
Cited by
124
References
63
Citations by year
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FWCI
2.56
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Licence
www.springer.com/tdm (tdm)
Locations
  • European Journal of Applied Physiology (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • e-space (Manchester Metropolitan University) (submittedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Orthopedics and Sports Medicine › Sports Performance and Training
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Physiology (medical) › Cardiovascular and exercise physiology
  • Physical Sciences › Engineering › Biomedical Engineering › Muscle activation and electromyography studies
Keywords
interindividual variability, resistance training adaptation, quadriceps, physiological cross-sectional area, muscle force, voluntary activation, antagonist coactivation, fascicle length, untrained young men
MeSH terms
Adaptation, Physiological, Adolescent, Adult, Humans, Individuality, Male, Muscle Tonus, Organ Specificity, Time Factors, Observer Variation, Patellar Ligament, Muscle, Skeletal, Torque, Muscle Strength, Resistance Training, Young Adult

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