In a dynamic lifting task, the relationship between cross-sectional abdominal muscle thickness and the corresponding muscle activity is affected by the combined use of a weightlifting belt and the Valsalva maneuver - Blanchard, T. W.; Smith, C.; Grenier, S. G. (Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology, 2016)
Keywords: muscle; development; anatomy; auxiliary device; weightlifting; exercise; respiration; core; USA; biological and medical sciences; strength and speed sports