Assertion
The vastus lateralis grows better with leg press exercises than with leg extension exercises.
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Explained
This assertion is based on a study that compared the effects of leg press and leg extension exercises on muscle growth. The study found that the vastus lateralis, one of the quadriceps muscles, grew more significantly with leg press exercises. This is because leg press exercises allow for a more comprehensive contraction of the quadriceps muscles, including the vastus lateralis.
Context for Assertion
Muscle hypertrophy is the increase in size of muscle fibers, and it's essential to understand how different exercises affect different muscle groups to optimize training.
Concepts for Assertion
Quadriceps muscles
A group of muscles that straighten the knee, including the rectus femoris, vastus lateralis, vastus medialis, and vastus intermedius.
Tags
muscle hypertrophy
leg press
vastus lateralis
Evidence for Assertion
Why relevant:
Why true:The study used a randomized controlled trial design to compare the effects of leg press and leg extension exercises on muscle growth.
How it is true:The study found that the vastus lateralis grew more significantly with leg press exercises than with leg extension exercises.
ELI5
- The study tested the effects of leg press and leg extension exercises on muscle growth.
- The researchers found that the vastus lateralis grew more significantly with leg press exercises.
- This means that leg press exercises are more effective for targeting the vastus lateralis muscle.
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Study Type:Human Study
DOI:N/a
Experimental Study
Human
n=30
p≤0.05
Journal of Science in Sport and Exercise
Publication 12/07/2024