Discussions highlight key findings, such as the back overhead press activating shoulder muscles more and front presses engaging the chest, with participants referencing these points to explore training strategies. The tone reflects both curiosity and recognition of the study's potential influence, for example, with phrases like 'different stimuli' and 'training routine,' which reveal a genuine interest and engagement with the topic.
AgreementModerate agreement
Most discussions acknowledge and support the article's findings about muscle activation differences with varied overhead presses.
InterestModerate interest
Participants show curiosity about how different exercise variations target muscles, indicating moderate interest.
EngagementHigh engagement
Comments delve into specifics about muscle stimulation and training implications, reflecting active engagement.
ImpactModerate impact
The discussions suggest the research could influence training choices, though not fundamentally changing practices.
Abstract in brief
The study compares muscle activity during different types of overhead presses (front vs. back, barbell vs. machine) and finds that doing a back-overhead press (backBMP) increases activation in the medial and posterior deltoid muscles, while front presses (frontBMP and frontMSP) tend to activate the pectoralis major more.
Muscle activity was measured using electromyography during both the upward and downward phases of the lift, revealing that the backBMP generally produces more muscle excitement in key shoulder muscles.
The findings suggest that choosing between front and back overhead presses can target different muscles, with backBMP emphasizing certain shoulder muscles and front presses (especially using a machine) better engaging the chest muscles for variety in resistance training.]
Higher muscle activity in rear and medial deltoids from behind-the-neck presses than front overhead presses.
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Front vs Back and Barbell vs Machine Overhead Press: An Electromyographic Analysis and Implications For Resistance … https://t.co/6hyslssLLT
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"Different variations of overhead press appear to provide different stimuli to the shoulder muscles and may be used accordingly during the training routine." https://t.co/IX3K28cAA0
"Performing back overhead press enhances the excitation of medial and posterior and partly anterior deltoid, while front overhead favors pectoralis major." https://t.co/IX3K28cAA0
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"Performing back overhead press enhances the excitation of medial and posterior and partly anterior deltoid, while front overhead favors pectoralis major." https://t.co/IX3K28cAA0
"Different variations of overhead press appear to provide different stimuli to the shoulder muscles and may be used accordingly during the training routine." https://t.co/IX3K28cAA0
Higher muscle activity in rear and medial deltoids from behind-the-neck presses than front overhead presses.
https://t.co/pDVdPOwfbi
Aug 9, 2022 · 5 likes · 5,783 followersView post →
GD
Giuseppe Coratella Ph.D.
@CoratellaPh · X
Front vs Back and Barbell vs Machine Overhead Press: An Electromyographic Analysis and Implications For Resistance … https://t.co/6hyslssLLT
Now online in @FrontPhysiol
New Research: Front vs Back and Barbell vs Machine Overhead Press: An Electromyographic Analysis and Implications For Resistance Training https://t.co/yotLNWTtGo #Physiology