Science-Backed Training Insights

Improve Your Performance with 30+ Years of Expertise

Unlock your peak potential with science-backed training insights from Mike Croskery, M.Sc. With over 30 years of experience in coaching, rehabilitation, and research, I blend cutting-edge biomechanics and exercise physiology to help you optimize human performance, strength, and muscle development. Discover my free articles and strategies, designed to enhance your understanding and achieve better results.

Our latest article, Muscle Activation Post-Knee Replacement: An EMG Case Study, explores how the muscles of the quadriceps and hamstrings are affected after knee replacement surgery and areas you should target to speed up recovery.

New Research Unveils Key Insights on EMG Reliability for Exercise Selection

Curious about using EMG in strength and hypertrophy training? This latest research dives into the reliability of surface electromyography (SEMG) for guiding exercise selection. While SEMG helps assess muscle excitation, its variability can impact its effectiveness. This study evaluated SEMG amplitude of the biceps brachii across various arm curl exercises over four sessions, offering crucial insights for coaches and serious trainees.

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