Strength increases from the motor program: comparison of training with maximal voluntary and imagined muscle contractions

• Published in: Journal of neurophysiology Vol. 67; no. 5; p. 1114
• Main Authors: Yue, G, Cole, K J
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.05.1992
• Subjects: Adult; Fingers - physiology; Hand - physiology; Humans; Imagination; Muscle Contraction - physiology; Physical Education and Training; Volition

1. This study addressed potential neural mechanisms of the strength increase that occur before muscle hypertrophy. In particular we examined whether such strength increases may result from training-induced changes in voluntary motor programs. We compared the maximal voluntary force production after...