Muscle and intensity based hamstring exercise classification in elite female track and field athletes: implications for exercise selection during rehabilitation

doi:10.2147/OAJSM.S79189

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Open Access J Sports Med. 2015; 6: 209–217.

Published online 2015 Jun 26. doi: 10.2147/OAJSM.S79189

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Table 1

Contraction type and kinetic chain

	No change	Shortening	Lengthening	Open kinetic chain	Closed kinetic chain
Lunge
Single leg Roman dead-lift T-drop
Kettle swing
Bridge
Bridge
TRX
Curl
Nordic
Fitball flexion
Slide leg

Notes: TRX is a Suspension Trainer workout system that leverages gravity and your bodyweight. Dark grey areas refer to the type of muscle contraction which recorded the higher EMG activity in every exercise and the light grey refer to the Kinetic Chain through which, each exercise is performed.

Abbreviation: EMG, electromyogram.