Effectiveness of different bases of support during bridge exercises on gluteus maximus muscle activity in healthy subjects.

Background: The gluteus maximus (GM) and biceps femoris (BF) play important roles in maintaining the stability and mobility of the hip joint during various bridge exercises. The bases of support (BOS) during bridge exercises might have different effects on the muscle activities of the lower extremit...

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Publicado en:Isokinetics & Exercise Science Vol. 34; no. 2; pp. 164 - 176
Autores principales: Kim, Tae-Hyeong, Jeon, In-Cheol
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Publicado: Sage Publications Inc. May2026
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        atl: Effectiveness of different bases of support during bridge exercises on gluteus maximus muscle activity in healthy subjects.
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          Kim, Tae-Hyeong
          Jeon, In-Cheol
        affil: Department of Physical Therapy, Graduate School, Hoseo University, Asan, Republic of Korea
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          Gluteal Muscles Physiology
          Hamstring Muscles Physiology
          Multifidus Muscles Physiology
          Therapeutic Exercise
          Balance, Postural Evaluation
          Training Effect (Physiology) Evaluation
          Human
          Male
          Adult
          Comparative Studies
          Cross Sectional Studies
          Random Assignment
          Flexion
          Extension
          Abduction
          Knee Joint Physiology
          Hip Joint Physiology
          Goniometry
          Data Analysis Software
          Descriptive Statistics
          One-Way Analysis of Variance
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          Adult: 19-44 years
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      ab: Background: The gluteus maximus (GM) and biceps femoris (BF) play important roles in maintaining the stability and mobility of the hip joint during various bridge exercises. The bases of support (BOS) during bridge exercises might have different effects on the muscle activities of the lower extremities. Objective: This study aimed to examine the activation of the GM, BF, and multifidus (MF) muscles and the GM/BF and MF/BF ratios during bridge exercises with three different BOS in healthy individuals. Methods: Twenty healthy individuals participated using surface electromyography of the GM, BF, and MF muscles. The participants were asked to perform bridge exercises in a randomized order: conventional bridge exercise (BE), bridge exercise on a Togu (BET), and bridge exercise on a foam roller (BEF). Results: The muscle activation of the GM was significantly different among the three conditions (BE, BET, BEF) (adjusted p-value [Padj] < 0.01). The GM muscle showed higher activity with BEF compared to BE and BET (Padj < 0.01). The BF showed a significant decrease in BET and BEF compared to BE. The ratios of GM/BF and MF/BF showed a significant increase in BEF compared to BE (Padj < 0.01). Conclusion: The BEF is recommended to selectively increase the GM activity and improve the GM/BF and MF/BF ratios.
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