In this episode, I discuss the ins and outs of muscle activation in the bench press and how it is affected by load, variations, and sex differences. The research articles reviewed are as follows:
Effect of Barbell Load on the Structure of the Flat Bench Press (Krol and Golas, 2017)
The Effects of Bench Press Variations in Competitive Athletes on Muscle Activation and Performance (Saeterbakken et al., 2017)
Muscular Activity Patterns of Female and Male Athletes During the Flat Bench Press (Golas et al., 2018)
Understanding Bench Press Biomechanics - Training Expertise and Sex Affect Lifting Technique and Net Joint Moments (Mausehund and Krosshaug, 2021)
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