Efectos de la Electromioestimulación Integral en la Fuerza Máxima y Explosiva en Mujeres Entrenadas. Un Estudio Piloto

Abstract

This study aimed to explore the impact of whole body electromyostimulation training (WB-EMS) on the maximum strength and explosive power of physically active and experienced in strength training women. Ten females with a sport training background participated in the study. They performed strength training for 6 weeks randomly assigned to either WB-EMS group or control group. Participants performed two training sessions per week, consisted in bench press, rowing, deadlift and squat with a load of 85% one repetition maximum (1RM), and using a linear position transducer to monitor the movement velocity to stop exercise when velocity dropped 10%. WB-EMS frequency was set at 85 Hz, pulse 350 µs, and bipolar rectangular wave pulse type. Data showed that the maximum strength, maximum velocity and maximum number of repetitions under a specific load were significantly increased (P≤0.05) in bench press, squat, rowing and deadlift in the WB-EMS group compare to the control group. Also, Squat Jump (SJ), Counter Movement Jump (CMJ) and Abalakov Jump (ABK) jumping performance was significantly greater compared to control group (P≤0.01). We can conclude that WB-EMS strength training for 6 weeks enhanced physically active and experienced in strength training women’s maximum and explosive strength compare to control.