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Effects of Eccentric Single-Leg Decline Squat Exercise on the Morphological and Structural Properties of the Vastus Lateralis and Patellar Tendon

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  • Pablo Abián

    (Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Comillas Pontifical University, 28049 Madrid, Spain)

  • Fernando Martínez

    (Performance and Sport Rehabilitation Laboratory, Faculty of Sport Sciences, University of Castilla-La Mancha, 45071 Toledo, Spain)

  • Fernando Jiménez

    (Performance and Sport Rehabilitation Laboratory, Faculty of Sport Sciences, University of Castilla-La Mancha, 45071 Toledo, Spain)

  • Javier Abián-Vicén

    (Performance and Sport Rehabilitation Laboratory, Faculty of Sport Sciences, University of Castilla-La Mancha, 45071 Toledo, Spain)

Abstract

The purpose was to examine the effect of 6-week eccentric single-leg decline squat (SLDSe) training with two technical execution times (3 s or 6 s) on changes related to the structural properties of the vastus lateralis (VL) and patellar tendon (PT). Thirty-six physical active volunteers were randomly divided into three groups: control group (CG, n = 13, age = 20.8 ± 1.9 years, no intervention program), experimental group 1 (EG1, n = 11, age = 21.6 ± 2.5 years, execution time = 6 s) and experimental group 2 (EG2, n = 12, 21.1 ± 1.2 years, execution time = 3 s). Participants completed a 6-week SLDSe training program (80% of 1-RM) three days a week. The structural characteristics of the VL and the PT were measured with ultrasonography before and after 6-week SLDSe training and after 6 weeks of de-training. Our results indicate that EG1 increased ≈21.8% the thickness of the PT and EG2 increased ≈15.7% the thickness of the VL after the 6-week intervention program. EG1 and EG2 showed greater values ( p < 0.05) of lean mass and lower values ( p < 0.05) of fat percentage on the thigh after the intervention program. In conclusion, the SLDSe training carried out with the execution time of 6 s had greater effects on the structural and elastic properties of the PT, and the exercise with the execution time of 3 s caused greater structural adaptations in the VL musculature.

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  • Pablo Abián & Fernando Martínez & Fernando Jiménez & Javier Abián-Vicén, 2020. "Effects of Eccentric Single-Leg Decline Squat Exercise on the Morphological and Structural Properties of the Vastus Lateralis and Patellar Tendon," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 17(24), pages 1-12, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:17:y:2020:i:24:p:9410-:d:462587
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    1. Pablo Abián & Fernando Martínez & Fernando Jiménez & Javier Abián-Vicén, 2021. "Morphology of the Patellar Tendon and the Contractility Response of the Quadriceps: Symmetry and Gender Analysis," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(10), pages 1-11, May.
    2. Fernando Martínez & Pablo Abián & Fernando Jiménez & Javier Abián-Vicén, 2022. "The Effects of Eccentric Contraction Execution Time on the Properties of the Patellar Tendon," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(15), pages 1-12, July.

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