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Verbal encouragement: effects on maximum effort voluntary muscle: action
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Objective: To examine the effects of verbal encouragement on the peak force of the elbow flexors during an isometric muscle action. Methods: A crossover design whereby 20 subjects were divided into 10 2×2 Latin squares was undertaken. Peak forces were measured on a Kin-Com dynamometer, and electromyographic (EMG) activity was also recorded from the biceps brachii. All subjects completed trials with and without verbal encouragement. Results: Mean peak force increased (P<0.05) from 296 to 311 N (5%) when verbal encouragement was presented. A spectral analysis of the EMG activity showed no changes (P>0.05) to the median frequency in the condition where verbal encouragement was present. Conclusions: These findings have ramifications for training and exercise therapy. An awareness of the effects of verbal encouragement is important when motivating athletes and patients to attain maximum performance during exercise.
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- McNair, P. J., Depledge, J., Brettkelly, M., & Stanley, S. N.
- Venue
- British Journal of Sports Medicine
- Publisher
- BMJ
- Published
- 1996-09
- Volume
- 30
- Issue
- 3
- Pages
- 243-245
- ISSN
- 0306-3674 (ISSN-L)
- 1473-0480
- OpenAlex
- W2009551116
- Cited by
- 356
- References
- 16
- FWCI
- 1.39
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- bronze
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