6th Annual WML Academic Symposium

Poster Presentation
Time: 4:00-5:30
Presenter(s): Nicole Hernandez and Madison Sandeford
Title: Compared Analysis of Muscle Activation During Piston Resistance Training and Free-Weight Training
Developed under the guidance of Dr. Jennifer Bunn , Exercise Science

The group compared muscle activation during exercise using a nitrogen-piston resistance home gym (Nitroforce) to free weights. Thirty recreational athletes performed five repetitions of squats and toe raises using the Nitroforce and free weights at 70% of their one-rep max. We found no significant differences between the training methods.