Differences in the motor unit firing rates and amplitudes in relation to recruitment thresholds during submaximal contractions of the first dorsal interosseous between chronically resistance-trained and physically active men
Abstract
Previous investigations report no changes in motor unit (MU) firing rates during submaximal contractions following resistance training. These investigations did not account for MU recruitment or examine firing rates as a function of recruitment threshold (REC). Therefore, MU recruitment and firing rates in chronically resistance-trained (RT) and physically active controls (CON) were examined. Surface electromyography signals were collected from the first dorsal interosseous during isometric muscle actions at 40% and 70% maximal voluntary contraction (MVC). For each MU, force at REC, mean firing rate (MFR) during the steady force, and MU action potential amplitude (MUAPAMP) were analyzed. For each individual and contraction, the MFRs were linearly regressed against REC, whereas, exponential models were applied to the MFR versus MUAPAMP and MUAPAMP versus REC relationships with the y-intercepts and slopes (linear) and A and B terms (exponential) calculated. For the 40% MVC, the RT had less negative slopes (p = 0.001) and lower y-intercepts (p = 0.006) of the MFR versus REC relationships and lower B terms (p = 0.011) of the MUAPAMP versus REC relationships. There were no differences in either relationship between groups for the 70...Continue Reading
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