Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology
Neuromuscular Activation Patterns of the Gastrocnemius Muscle During Static and Dynamic Sprint Starts: Implications for Acceleration Training
By Ana María Ferri-Caruana, Cristian Castilla-Díaz, Ángel Saez-Berlanga and 1 others.
Abstract
Objective
The gastrocnemius muscle is crucial in explosive acceleration, yet the effect of sprint start type [static (began from an upright stance) vs. dynamic (included bilateral hops before sprinting)] on its activation remains underexplored.
