Motor unit recruitment cannot be inferred from surface EMG amplitude and basic reporting standards must be adhered to

Eur J Appl Physiol. 2016 Mar;116(3):657-8. doi: 10.1007/s00421-015-3314-6. Epub 2015 Dec 24.

Abstract

The study by Jenkins et al. attempted to elucidate the mechanisms behind the findings of Mitchell et al. (J Appl Physiol 113(1):71-77, 2012). However, we believe the work of Jenkins et al. contains methodological issues, does not meet electromyographic reporting standards, and deduces conclusions beyond which can be interpreted from the data provided.

Keywords: Electromyography; Motor unit recruitment.

Publication types

  • Letter
  • Comment

MeSH terms

  • Exercise / physiology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Muscle Fatigue / physiology*
  • Muscle, Skeletal / physiology*
  • Resistance Training*